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∙ 9y agosinking of dense, cold water with high salinity
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∙ 11y agoi have no idea amigo
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The circulation of cold and warm water between the poles and the equator, and the rotation of the earth, cause ocean currents to flow.
It is hotter near the equator and cooler near the poles. It is this difference between warm and cold currents that cause the ocean currents - helped slightly by the rotation of the earth - to flow across the oceans of the world.
The oceans are colder at the poles compared to the equator. Near the poles, polar regions experience colder temperatures and often have sea ice present, while the equator receives direct sunlight and is warmer, leading to higher ocean temperatures.
Warm currents move from the equator to the poles, and the cold currents move from the poles to the equator. :D
Cold water travels from the poles towards the equator. An example of a cold water current is the California Current. Warm water travels from the equator towards the poles. An example of a warm water current is the Gulf Stream.
Convection currents in the oceans distribute heat by transferring warm water from the equator towards the poles and cold water from the poles towards the equator. This process helps regulate global temperature patterns and redistributes heat throughout the ocean, influencing weather patterns and climate.
if its by the equator or the two poles, its gonna be cold water currents. hope this helps :)
Surface currents
Along warm water currents from the equator to the poles.
warm
Along cold water currents from the poles to the equator.
Sinking of dense, cold water with high salinity :)