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ocean currents happen when two or more oceans with differant temperetures meet, correct me if im wrong im no expert
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The rotating loops of currents that occur in the ocean are referred to as?
The rotating loops of currents that occur in the ocean are referred to as gyres. The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world.
Are ocean currents located near or far from a coast?
ocean currents truly are everywhere, but the do not occur directly on the coast.
Why do deep ocean currents occur?
My best guess is that they occur because of warming and cooling of the surface temperature. I am sure there is a pattern of these deep ocean currents to and from the equator and the poles.
How do deep ocean currents occur?
It is from differing temperatures of air above it that causes currents to flow in the water.
How do tidal currents perform in open ocean?
Tidal currents usually occur near shorelines not in the open ocean. This is caused by the motion of the tide going in and out which is influenced by the moon.
How do tidal currents perform in the open ocean?
Tidal currents usually occur near shorelines not in the open ocean. This is caused by the motion of the tide going in and out which is influenced by the moon.
Which ocean currents does not occur in Atlantic Ocean?
gluf stream brazil current peru current canary current
What are streamlike movements of water that occur at or near the surface of the ocean called?
currents
What are stream like movements of water that occur at or near the surface of the ocean?
Surface currents
What type of ocean tide currents occur when the sun earth and the moon are aligned?
A Spring tide.
How are deep ocean currents form?
Cold ocean currents sink under warm ocean currents to form deep ocean currents.
What forms surface ocean currents?
Ocean currents is what forms surface currents. This starts deep in the ocean.
