2.4 Ocean Currents

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ocean current

a movement of ocean water that follows a regular pattern

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surface currents

ocean currents on the top of the water that are driven by wind

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<p>Coriolis effect</p>

Coriolis effect

The effect of Earth's rotation on the direction of winds and currents.

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deep currents

Currents that are caused by the differences in the density of ocean water. These currents move and mix water around the world.

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<p>convection current</p>

convection current

a current caused by the rising of heated fluid and sinking of cooled fluid

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<p>upwelling</p>

upwelling

The movement of deep, cold, and nutrient-rich water to the surface