Warm ocean currents typically begin in equatorial regions, where water is heated by the sun. These currents move westward due to the Coriolis effect and prevailing winds, then flow towards higher latitudes, often following the contours of Coastlines and ocean basins. As they travel, warm currents transfer heat from the tropics to cooler regions, influencing global climate and weather patterns. Examples include the Gulf Stream in the Atlantic and the Kuroshio Current in the Pacific.
Warm currents move from the equator to the poles, and the cold currents move from the poles to the equator. :D
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where do warm and cold currents begin?warm from the mid ocean ( equator )cold North and South pole
Coriolis effect
Cold Water begins at the poles and warm water begins at the equator
Cold Water begins at the poles and warm water begins at the equator
The cold and warm water mixes and it forms a gulf stream and it starts to flow.
Ocean currents that move toward the poles are known as warm currents. These currents transport warm water from the equator to higher latitudes, influencing climate and weather patterns in those regions. Examples include the Gulf Stream in the North Atlantic and the Kuroshio Current in the North Pacific. As these warm currents reach higher latitudes, they can cool and contribute to the formation of cold currents that flow back toward the equator.
Warm currents have a very obvious affect on the temperature that surrounds it. Warm currents will warm the area around the currents.
Warm currents have a very obvious affect on the temperature that surrounds it. Warm currents will warm the area around the currents.
It pushes the water in currents around the given area.