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What is surface flow?
Surface flow is when water from the rain runs on the surface into the ocean.
Where is heat flow the highest on the surface of the earth?
Mid Ocean Ridges
Where would cold water flow in the ocean?
cold water flows in the ocean to the coast of California
The flow of surface waters back into the ocean is generally referred to as?
That can be referred to as drainage.
The flow of surface waters back into the ocean is generally referred?
run off
What direction do surface currents near the equator?
Ocean currents flow near the equator from the east to west. Ocean currents flow near the poles from west to east.
What direction do surface currents near the equator flow?
Ocean currents flow near the equator from the east to west. Ocean currents flow near the poles from west to east.
Define surface ocean currents?
Materials and energy
What are the two types of ocean currents?
deep currents streamlike movement of water that flow very slowly along the ocean floor. surface current can influence the climate of land are they flow past.
Does currents only flow near the surface of the ocean?
No, ocean currents do not flow only near the surface; they occur at various depths throughout the ocean. Surface currents are primarily driven by wind and the Earth's rotation, while deep ocean currents are influenced by temperature and salinity differences, a process known as thermohaline circulation. These deep currents play a crucial role in regulating global climate and transporting nutrients. Thus, both surface and deep currents are essential components of ocean dynamics.
How do differences in density cause currents to flow both in the surface waters of the oceans and in the bottom waters of the ocean?
The differing densities of water create a consistent movement between the various thermal layers. As water is cooled, it actually expands, so it rises, and as it is warmed it sinks.
In which direction does the surface ocean current flow off the west coast of the lower US and upper Mexico?
westward
