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Ocean Currents
1. Ocean Currents
Ocean currents are continuous, directed movements of seawater in the oceans. They are driven by winds, Earth’s rotation, temperature differences, salinity variations, and the shape of continents. Ocean currents play a crucial role in regulating global climate by redistributing heat from equatorial regions to higher latitudes. They influence rainfall patterns, marine biodiversity, fisheries, navigation, and weather systems. Warm currents raise temperatures of nearby coastal regions, while cold currents cool them. Ocean currents also affect trade
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Learn about ocean currents: warm, cold, and neutral types. Understand their causes, effects on climate, fisheries, marine biodiversity, and global weather patterns.
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