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Ocean Currents
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Weather | daily state of the atmosphere |
| Climate | average weather patterns for an area |
| Ocean Currents | movement of ocean water in one direction |
| Examples of Weather | temperature, pressure, precipitation |
| Example of Climate | snow in the Northeast in January, February, and March |
| Surface Currents | result from steady winds over the ocean's surface |
| Deep Currents | result from density variations |
| Convection | These currents are caused by the sun unevenly hitting earth |
| Temperature and Salinity | What controls density? |
| Salinity | The amount of salt in the water |
| Equator | The ___ is warmer and less dense than the North Pole. |
| Cold | Is cold or warm water more dense? |
| Rises | Water ___ at the equator. |