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Oceanic Currents

Oceanic Currents . Go with the flow!. Density. More Dense- colder water sinks Less Dense-warmer water floats. Convection and Density. DRAW. Surface Currents. What causes them? Global Winds Continental Deflection Coriolis Effect. Deep Ocean Currents. Global conveyer belt

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Oceanic Currents

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  1. Oceanic Currents Go with the flow!

  2. Density • More Dense- colder water sinks • Less Dense-warmer water floats

  3. Convection and Density • DRAW

  4. Surface Currents • What causes them? • Global Winds • Continental Deflection • Coriolis Effect

  5. Deep Ocean Currents • Global conveyer belt • Warm water rises and cold water sinks. • DRAWING

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