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Ocean currents are the movements of water that transport warm or cool temperatures across vast distances in the ocean. These currents are driven by factors such as wind, water temperature, and salinity differences, as well as the Earth's rotation. For example, the Gulf Stream carries warm water from the Gulf of Mexico into the North Atlantic, influencing climate in nearby regions. Conversely, cold currents like the California Current bring cooler temperatures along the west coast of North America.
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What is the water temperatures on pluton?
Pluto, being a distant dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt, has extremely cold temperatures, averaging around -375 degrees Fahrenheit (-225 degrees Celsius). Water on Pluto exists primarily in the form of ice, as the surface temperature is far below the freezing point of water. In this frigid environment, any liquid water would be unstable, though subsurface oceans may exist due to internal heat.
Is unusual because it takes a large amount of heat to raise its temperature water's temperature does not change as much as surroundings air or land?
Water has a higher specific heat capacity than land (soil, rocks, etc), and also the sun's radiation is not absorbed by water so easily as for land. Similarly for air. Thus the oceans moderate the temperatures reached under sunlight, and the land near the oceans is always cooler than that inland, in summer. In winter though the reverse can be true, because the oceans then become a large store of thermal energy whilst the land cools more quickly in the absence of strong sunlight.
How does climate affect the oceans?
itm has ice in it which causes the sea to cool down so it turns the air colder, so the rain is colder which makes everything it lands on colder :) hope this helpped geo dude!
What is the temperature in Yukon Alaska?
The Yukon Territory is prone to extreme temperatures primarily due to its continental location (the Arctic Ocean to the north is usually frozen, so it cannot have a modifying influence). The average July temperature at most locations is above 20C, though summers are brief. In winter, it is not unusual for the Yukon to have the lowest temperatures in Canada (and all of North America, for that matter). Temperatures average below -20C and rarely get above freezing. Temperatures below -40 do occur in most places annually, and have been lower than -60C. Refer to the related link for current temperatures at stations around the territory.
Is Nairobi in the tropics?
Yes, Nairobi is located near the equator, which places it within the tropics. Specifically, it lies at about 1.286 degrees south latitude. This geographic position gives Nairobi a generally warm climate, though its elevation at approximately 1,795 meters (5,889 feet) also contributes to cooler temperatures compared to typical tropical regions.
Do two oceans meet in Mexico?
There are not two oceans that meet in Mexico. The Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea meet on Mexico's east side though.
Do stone fish live in oceans?
Yes,They are found in the coastal regions of Indo-Pacific oceans. They are primarily marine, though some species are known to live in rivers.
Paleontologists noticed that these were the same on different continents even though the contients were separated by oceans?
fossils
Where are iceberg?
Icebergs are in the oceans, though they are located nearer to the top section of Earth, where it is colder and they can last.
Do all metal melt?
Yes, though they melt at different temperatures.
How many species of animals are there estimated to be?
There are speculations that 10 million species have already been found. However it is though that we still don't know about 90 % of the species. These species live in places which are inaccessible to humans like deep oceans, high mountains, etc.
How does ocean water help to keep Earth's climates within the range of temperatures safe for life?
Strictly speaking, the oceans do not guarantee a hospitable climate. We have evidence that the oceans have all frozen at one time ("snowball earth") and also that at one time the tropical oceans reached a scalding 50 Celsius at which no animals could survive. However, the oceans do help in several ways. One is that they are enormous reservoirs which cannot swiftly change, and they exchange heat with the atmosphere more efficiently than land, so the air temperatures are prevented from changing too quickly because the ocean takes a long time to catch up. The ocean currents are also very important since they move heat on a huge scale, bringing warm water to cold regions and cold water to warm regions. This both balances our climate and also creates many of our weather patterns. The oceans create our weather, with the evaporation from oceans creating most of the rain all land plants and animals need, and heat transfer to and from the oceans drives our winds, storms, and climate patterns such as el Nino and Monsoons. The oceans are also chemical reservoirs which do things like absorb carbon dioxide. Finally, the oceans contain life, and life in the oceans created the modern atmosphere we all depend upon, and continues to participate in cycles governing atmospheric components such as the oxygen we breath, carbon dioxide and methane which are major greenhouse gasses. So the ocean participates as an essential element in safe climate. The geological record shows that in extreme cases even the oceans cannot keep the climate safe, though it does slow down the rate of change.
Which ocean does the international dateline pass though?
The International Dateline passes through the Pacific and Southern Oceans.
What is the killer whale's range?
The range is many though out the oceans. They swim throught out groups of 10 and are not killer
Do oceans make climates fast or slow?
Fast, I think Cross reference to make sure though.
What are the effects of being landlocked?
It's harder to get places and you can't use the water for transportation. There can also be fluctuating temperatures, especially in places like the middle of the US. Weather can be different.
What temperature do sea urchins live in?
Sea urchins prefer temperatures at 82 degrees. They can live in salt water temperatures from 72 to 86 degrees though.
