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Ocean currents result from two processes - the action of wind on the surface of the water, and from variation in water temperature that causes movement- a process known as convection. Convection occurs because the oceanic waters heat up becoming less dense. Winds have the most important influence on the flow of currents, but tides, precipitation, evaporation rates, shape of the ocean floor, and inflow from rivers and adjacent seas are also important.
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∙ 13y agothe wind can sometimes be powerful enough to create ocean currents.
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∙ 11y agoglobal winds and differences in temperature and salinity.
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∙ 8y agoOcean currents develop due to factors like variations in temperature and salinity, and density of ocean waters.
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∙ 13y agowind causes ocean currents.
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What do deep currents cause?
They cause movement of the 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 is the cause of oceanic currents?
Ocean currents are caused by various factors. They are made from earthquakes, winds, tides and differences in density. The currents of the ocean have an effect on the weather.
What are the disadvantages of ocean currents?
they cause drownings and rip tides
Which natural process is the main cause of ocean currents?
convection
What is the cause of surface currents?
The circulation of cold and warm water between the poles and the equator, and the rotation of the earth, cause ocean currents to flow.
What is difference between surface currents and deep currents?
Deep ocean currents are in the depths of the oceans. Surface current are at the surface, not deep down. Deep ocean currents bring vitamins and nutrients to the shore, surface currents do not. Deep ocean currents are caused by salinity and temperature differences. Surface currents are cause by the force and impact of the wind.
What is the difference between surface currents and deep currents?
Deep ocean currents are in the depths of the oceans. Surface current are at the surface, not deep down. Deep ocean currents bring vitamins and nutrients to the shore, surface currents do not. Deep ocean currents are caused by salinity and temperature differences. Surface currents are cause by the force and impact of the wind.
What are Poland's ocean currents?
Pland has heavy and very cold wind currents sometime they cause CRAZY!!!! Storms.
How are deep ocean currents form?
Cold ocean currents sink under warm ocean currents to form deep ocean currents.
What is the primary cause of surface ocean currents?
Wind
What forms surface ocean currents?
Ocean currents is what forms surface currents. This starts deep in the ocean.
