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What ocean flows?
There are ocean currents flowing in all the oceans.
Do ocean currents end?
I have heard there is a place in the pacific ocean where all the "overboard" garbage in the worlds oceans accumulated as all currents eventually end there.
What are some ways that ocean currents and wind are similar?
They are similar because if you think about it carefully, the ocean currents are caused by the air currents and the air currents are caused by the ocean currents, so, it is all a scientific cycle.
How does ocean life affect ocean currents?
It's more likely the other way around. Ocean currents affect ocean life. Perhaps in a subtle way, since all life on the planet affects the atmosphere, especially the algae in the oceans releasing oxygen, that ocean life affects the weather, which in turn affects the ocean currents. It's also possible that some "seaweed forests" slow the movement of currents.
What is a force that pushes currents westward across the tropical latitudes latitdues of all thr ee major oceans called?
The force that pushes currents westward across the tropical latitudes of all three major oceans is called the Coriolis force. This force is a result of the Earth's rotation and causes moving objects, such as ocean currents, to veer to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
Are oceans all the same temperature?
Of course not! Water that is just about to boil and turn to steam is at 212°. Water that is just about to freeze and turn to ice is at 32°. Any other water can be at any temperature in between those.
What are the large circular ocean currents that are found in all major oceans are called?
The large circular ocean currents found in all major oceans are called gyres. These gyres are driven by a combination of factors, including the Earth's rotation, winds, and differences in water temperature and salinity. Gyres play a crucial role in distributing heat and nutrients around the globe.
Do all currents have the same characteristics?
No, not all currents have the same characteristics. There are different types of currents, such as direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC), which have distinct properties. DC flows in one direction continuously, while AC changes direction periodically. Additionally, the amplitude, frequency, and phase of currents can vary depending on the specific application and source.
Currents that involve warm water flowing in different directions at different speeds close to the top of oceans?
Surface currents involve warm water that flows in different directions and different speeds that stay close to the top of the oceans. They originate in tropical waters and flow in circular motions from all the major gyres of the world ocean.
Ocean currents in the northern and southern hemispheres turn?
In the northern hemisphere, ocean currents turn clockwise due to the Coriolis effect, while in the southern hemisphere, ocean currents turn counterclockwise for the same reason. This effect is caused by the rotation of the Earth and influences the direction of all moving objects, including air and water masses.
Do convection currents connect the poles all the way to the equator?
Yes, convection currents in the Earth's mantle connect the poles to the equator. These currents play a crucial role in the movement of tectonic plates, which in turn influences volcanic activity and earthquakes. The heat from the Earth's core is the driving force behind these convection currents.
In what way does ocean water move globally?
Along cold water currents from the poles to the equator.
