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What role do ocean currents play in maintaining earth heat balance?
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What are causes of the ocean currents?
The two causes of ocean currents are wind and the rotation of the earth(etc) The wind blows which makes the currents in the water and the rotation of the earth(gravity) makes currents in the ocean currents. Luaye Sharawy
How does the ocean help the earth?
it is because in the core of the earth is full of magma/lava and most volcanos are under water and when they erupt the water turns them back into rock saving the whole planet since there is about 300 volcanoes around the earth and only 100 on ground
Do ocean currents drive Earth's plates?
Yes
What theory explains ocean currents and winds?
3/4 of Earth is ocean
What kinds of ocean currents might cause seafloor spreading?
Ocean currents have no effect whatsoever. Seafloor spreading is caused by convection currents in the rock of the earth's mantle.
What are fast moving rivers in the ocean?
Fast moving rivers int he ocean are called currents. Currents are caused by the Earth's rotation. An ocean current is continuous.
Where are 2 places in Earth that has convention currents?
The mantle and the ocean both have examples of convection currents.
How are ocean currents created explain?
Ocean currents are created by the rotation of the Earth, and enhanced by the prevailing winds at the equator which constantly blow west.
Why might scientists want to learn about ocean currents?
Scientists want to learn about ocean currents because the currents affect Earth's climate and atmosphere and act as conveyor belts.
What are the four currents on earth?
Electric, Ocean, Wind and Heat.
What are fast moving rivers in the ocean called?
Fast moving rivers int he ocean are called currents. Currents are caused by the Earth's rotation. An ocean current is continuous.
What causes deep ocean surface currents?
The gravitation pull on the earth.
