Why are currents formed?

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

Gravity for two reasons * The water moves from a higher region to a lower one (mostly for rivers) * The moons gravity causes high a low tide, this pull the water up then drop it causing the water to stir around in currents (this is mostly for oceans)

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∙ 16y ago

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Describe the similarities and differences between gyres and currents?

A difference between gyres and currents is that currents are formed by the wind, but gyres are formed by currents.

How are suface currents formed?

from winds :)

Where are convection currents formed?

the ocean .

How are different type of currents formed?

normal

What Surface ocean currents are primarily formed by?

winds

How in toaster convection currents are formed?

Sponge bob has nothing to do with it.

How are convective currents formed?

From the uneven heating of the earths surface

Which cloud type is formed by strong convection currents?

Cumulonimbus clouds are formed by strong convection currents. These clouds are tall and dense, often associated with thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.

Is it true that when warm and cold currents meet tide is formed?

No, tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Sun and Moon, not by currents.

How are sea wavws form?

they are formed by the air currents above the oceans

True or False The Nile Delta was formed from ocean waves and currents?

How are hot and cold currents formed?

where do warm and cold currents begin?warm from the mid ocean ( equator )cold North and South pole