Ocean current transfer Flashcards
1
Q
What is an ocean current?
A
Movement of water around the oceans
2
Q
How do ocean currents affect our climate?
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The sun heats up the surface of the water- making it hotter. The oceans move around. The warm and cold water is moved to different areas, so warms up or cools down those places. This is really difficult geography! Watch the video found at this link for more information http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/podcast/apr14/mw123-currents.html