Ocean Surface Currents
movements of water that occur at or near the surface ocean
Ocean Surface Currents
How wide is the EAC
100km wides
What meets landforms
currents
How does the ocean get denser
it get saltier or gets colder.
what is a distance tow adjust crest or thoughts
The wavelength
What are the surface currents four factors
global winds,coriolis effect,continental deflections,and water temperature
How deep is the EAC
1.5km deep
Where do warm water currents begin
near the equator
What affects the density of the ocean water
Temperature and salinity
what are waves made up of
crest and troughs
How do surface currents flow around the earth
Rivers in distinct patterns
What do global winds blowing across the earths create
surface currents
what is it known for when currents meet land forms
continental deflection
What is the vertical distance between the waves crest and trough.
Wave height
What way do hemisphere turn
clockwise
How many southward seconds do the East Australian Current flow
40 million cubic meters of water each second
What chills the water molecules
cold air