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current
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a large stream of moving water that flows through the oceans
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Coriolis effect
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the effect of Earth's rotation on the direction of winds and currents
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climate
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the pattern of temperature and precipitation typical of an area over a long period of time
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El Nino
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A vast sheet of warm water moves east toward South America. This warm water prevents the cold deep water from moving to the surface. It can cause shifts in weather patterns.
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La Nina
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When surface waters in the eastern Pacific are colder than normal
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