the sun and erosion
Continental deflections,the Coriolis effect and global winds all effect surface ocean currents.
Continental deflections,the Coriolis effect and global winds all effect surface ocean currents.
Wind, deflection from land, temperature differences between layers of cold and warm water.
ocean currents
Factors that set surface ocean currents into motions are the global circulation cells (Hadley, Ferrel, Polar), the Coriolis effect, and the continental deflection.
Ocean currents is what forms surface currents. This starts deep in the ocean.
Winds and ocean currents move water parallel to Earth's surface. Winds can create surface currents through friction with the ocean's surface, while ocean currents are driven by a combination of factors such as wind, temperature, salinity, and the Earth's rotation.
Factors that affect ocean temperature include proximity to the equator, wind patterns, ocean currents, depth of the water, and surface area exposed to sunlight. Other factors can include seasonality, geographical location, and global climate patterns such as El Niño and La Niña events.
Ocean currents,The sun,and human activities
Ocean currents,The sun,and human activities
Wind can impact ocean currents by transferring energy to the surface of the water, causing it to move in the direction of the wind. This creates surface currents that can influence the direction and speed of deeper ocean currents. Strong winds over a large area can lead to the formation of powerful currents, such as the Gulf Stream.
Deep ocean currents and surface currents do interact and influence each other. While they flow at different depths and have different driving factors (wind for surface currents and density for deep currents), they are connected through the global ocean circulation system. Changes in one can impact the other over time.