currents
about how many kilometers can surface currents reach depths of?
what is several thousand kilometers
where does the east Australian current flow?
the east coast of Australia
when do currents change direction?
what is when they meet landforms
what are deep currents?
what is stream-like movements of ocean water far below the ocean surface.
what are waves two main components?
what is crests and toughs
what happens to surface currents when the earth rotates?
what is surface currents move in curved paths rather than straight lines
how much water does the Australian coast transport eacch second?
what is 40,000,000 cubic metres
where do warm water currents begin?
what is near the equator
as the depth increases, what happens to the water?
what is the water temperature becomes colder
how do waves form?
what is friction between the waves and surface of water
about how wide is the east Australian current?
what is 100 km
where do cool water currents create cooler climates?
what is coastal areas that would be warmer
what effects the density of ocean water?
what is temperature and salinity
what is a wave defined as?
what is a transfer of energy
what does less-dense water always flow on?
what is water