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Ocean Currents
Term | Definition |
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Corolious Effect | The effectof Earth's rotation on the direction of winds and currents. |
El Nin̈o | An abnormal climate even that occurs evry 2-7 years in the Pacific Ocean causing change in winds, currents, and weather patterns. |
density | A degree or meaurment of compactness |
hydrometer | A tool that measures density |
current | A large stream of moving water that flows. |
upwelling | An upward flow of cold water from the ocean depths. |
climate | The pattern of the tempuature and precipitation of an area over a long period of time. |
salinity | The total amount of dissolved salts in a water sample |