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Mr. Earth by Fábio Silva
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ABOUT ME
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Mr. Earth by Fábio Silva
HOME
ABOUT ME
GOALS AND OUTCOMES
CLASS REFLECTION
OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
EARTH SCIENCES
PROFESSIONAL
More
HOME
ABOUT ME
GOALS AND OUTCOMES
CLASS REFLECTION
OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
EARTH SCIENCES
PROFESSIONAL
Ocean Circulation
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Ocean Currents | National Geographic Society
Ocean currents are the continuous, predictable, directional movement of seawater driven by gravity, wind (Coriolis Effect), and water density. Ocean water moves in two directions: horizontally and vertically. Horizontal movements are referred to as currents, while vertical changes are called upwellings or downwellings. This abiotic system is responsible for the transfer of heat, variations in biodiversity, and Earth’s climate system. Explore how ocean currents are interconnected with other systems with these resources.
Ocean Currents and Climate | National Geographic Society
Scientists across the globe are trying to figure out why the ocean is becoming more violent and what, if anything, can be done about it. Ocean currents, including the ocean conveyor belt, play a key role in determining how the ocean distributes heat energy throughout the planet, thereby regulating and stabilizing climate patterns.
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