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Deep currents are streamlike movements of water that flow very slowly along the ocean floor. Deep currents occur when the cold, dense water from the poles sinks below warmer, less sense ocean water and flows towards the equator.

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A streamlike movement of ocean water located far below the surface?

Deep currents


Streamlike movements of waterat or near the surface of the ocean are called?

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Streamlike movements of water at or near the surface of the ocean are called?

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What are streamlike movements of water that occur at or near the surface of the ocean called?

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What does the circular movement of heat below the earth's surface cause?

The circular movement of heat below the Earth's surface, known as convection currents, causes the transfer of heat from the hot interior of the Earth towards the cooler surface. This movement is responsible for phenomena like plate tectonics, ocean currents, and volcanism.


The rising of cold water from deeper layers to replace warmer surface water is called?

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What is the movement of water from the deep ocean to the surface?

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What is a horizontal movement of ocean water that is caused by wind and that occurs at or near surface of the ocean?

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