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OAC ch 2&3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ocean current | ocean water flowing in a continuous path |
| prevailing winds | winds that move in one direction and are strong enough to push ocean currents |
| cause | an event or process that leads to a result or change |
| effect | a result or change that happens because of an event or process |
| gyre | a giant pattern of moving water that spans whole oceans and moves water from place to place in a circle. |