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9 Cards in this Set
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ocean
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an extremely large body of water
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current
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the vertical or horizontal movement of both surface and deep water throughout the world’s oceans
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Coriolis effect
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Winds curve as a result of the rotation of the Earth. These winds push ocean currents in the same direction.
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salinity
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the amount of salt dissolved in ocean water
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winds
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Blow the surface of the ocean pushing the water in the same direction
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surface ocean currents
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Make up 10% of all water in the ocean
(warm ocean currents) |
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deep ocean currents
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Make up the other 90% of water in the ocean
(Cold water currents) |
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global conveyor belt
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Connects the oceans by cycling surface ocean currents (warm water) and deep ocean currents (cold water)
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el nino and la nina
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Short term climate changes in the tropical Pacific Ocean
Caused by changes in prevailing winds and ocean currents |
