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The Coriolis Effect
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deflective force of Earth's rotation on all free moving objects . . . atmosphere and oceans
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gyre
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large circular surface current pattern found in each ocean
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thermohaline circulation
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water caused by density differences . . . variations in temperature and salinity
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upwelling
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rising of cold water from deeper layers to replace warmer surface water
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wave height
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vertical distance between trough and crest
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wave length
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horizontal distance separating crests or troughs
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