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North Equatorial Current play an important role in water-mass exchange. It also plays an essential role in water and heat exchange between the tropical and subtropical gyres.

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How did the North Equatorial and South Equatorial get their name?

The North Equatorial Current got its name from the fact that it is north of the equator and vise versa with the South Equatorial Current, the fact that it is South of the Equator.


North equatorial and south equatorial currents flow in which direction?

North Equatorial flow clockwise and southern counter-clockwise.


How are the north equatorial and south equatorial currents in the pacific ocean alike and different?

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What hemisphere is the north equatorial current located in?

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What is the relationship between the north equatorial current and the golf stream?

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Which two currents are relatively close in magnitude?

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Does the Gulf Stream end near the tip of Florida?

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Current of water moving from the north pole toward the equator?

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