Factors causing ocean currents

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Wind

Friction of wind on water causes it to move

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Salinity

Water with salt is dense, meaning salty water will sink under not salty water

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Temperature

Warm water floats cold water sinks

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Earths rotation

Cells traveling from a high to low pressure move slightly in a different direction due to the rotation of the earth

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Gravity

Movement of water due to salinity and temprature