Erosion
The movement of sediment like broken rock and soil from one location to another.
Erosion
These currents are driven by wind and only affect the top 1,300 feet of the ocean
Surface Currents
This term describes the long-term weather patterns of a region.
Climate
This natural force, caused by Earth's rotation, curves the paths of ocean currents.
The Coriolis Effect
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This force, along with wind, is a major cause of erosion.
Water
This cold current brings water from Alaska down the U.S. coastline, creating dry climates.
California Current
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In the Northern Hemisphere, ocean currents typically rotate in this direction.
Clockwise
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These sudden, destructive events occur when erosion weakens the ground, causing it to collapse.
Landslides
These currents are caused by changes in water temperature and salinity
Deep ocean Currents
This type of climate is created by cold ocean currents like the California Current.
Dry Climate
In the Southern Hemisphere, ocean currents rotate in this direction.
Counterclockwise
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This human activity speeds up erosion by removing trees and plant life that hold soil in place.
Deforestation
The warm current that moves from the Gulf of Mexico to Europe, influencing humid weather.
Gulf Stream
A rise in global temperatures, partly due to human activity, that affects ocean currents and climate.
Global Warming
This, along with gravity, pulls dense, cold water to the ocean floor, creating deep ocean currents.
Density
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