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Currents

Currents. Essential Questions. What are ocean currents? What is the purpose / role of ocean currents? What is the Coriolis Effect? What are thermohaline currents? What are the major global gyres? What are the major currents affecting Atlantic Canada?. What are ocean currents?.

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Chapter 9

Chapter 9. Circulation of the Ocean. Chapter Outline. 9.1: Definition of currents 9.2: Surface currents are driven by wind 9.3: Surface currents affect weather and climate 9.4: Wind causes vertical movement in the ocean ( upwellings and downwellings )

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Atmosphere, Seasons &amp; Circulation

Atmosphere, Seasons &amp; Circulation. Ms. Levensailor. Ocean and Atmosphere. Interact with each other. Water evaporated from the ocean enters the atmosphere. This impacts climates on land. Atmosphere is composed of: Nitrogen (78%) Oxygen (21%) Water vapor (1%). Atmospheric Movement.

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Currents

Chapter 9

Atmosphere, Seasons &amp;amp; Circulation

Atmosphere, Seasons & Circulation