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What are ocean currents?
Think about how rivers flow but in the ocean.
Name a type of ocean current.
Consider where these currents are located in the ocean.
What are the primary drivers of surface currents?
Think about the energy source affecting the top layer of the ocean.
True or False: Deep water currents primarily occur in the upper layers of the ocean.
Recall the layer of the ocean where these currents are found.
Explain how the interaction between the Coriolis effect and wind influences the formation of ocean gyres.
Consider how both elements interact to uphold this system.
Discuss the broader implications of ocean currents on global climate systems.
Think about how interconnected ocean and atmospheric processes are!
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