Movements of water in the ocean.

Movements of water at the surface of the ocean and are affected by winds.

When surface currents and deep currents combine.

Movements of water far below the surface of the ocean.

When objects are going straight and suddenly change direction due to Earth's rotation.

When warm surface water is replaced by cold nutrient-rich water.

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Term	Definition
Ocean Current	Movements of water in the ocean.
Surface Currents	Movements of water at the surface of the ocean and are affected by winds.
Convection Currents	When surface currents and deep currents combine.
Deep Currents	Movements of water far below the surface of the ocean.
Coriolis Effect	When objects are going straight and suddenly change direction due to Earth's rotation.
Upwelling	When warm surface water is replaced by cold nutrient-rich water.