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| Which type of current is caused by the wind on the oceans surface? |
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| Which type of current occurs because of differences in the salinity and temperature |
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| Describe how deep-water currents move large amounts of water. In your answer, explain what happens to the cold dense water with high salinity at the north pole as it moves toward the equator. |
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| The cold water with high salinity sinks as it moves toward the equator. As it heats up it becomes less dense and rises, moving the water directly above it back to the north pole |
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| Ocean currents can change the climate of the land around them. Tell how the current called thte GULF STREAM affects the climate of Great Britain and Europe. |
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| the GULF STREAM moves warm water from the equator towards Great Britain and Europe, making their cimate warmer thatn other places at the same latitude, such as Canada. |
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