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What are ocean currents?
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Ocean currents are large masses of surface seawater that move in regular patterns around the oceans.
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What causes ocean currents?
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Ocean currents are caused by wind patterns, the Earth's rotation, salinity differences, and temperature differences in the water.
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Name two types of ocean currents.
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The two types of ocean currents are surface currents and deep-water currents.
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How do surface currents influence climate?
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Surface currents regulate climate by transporting warm water from the equator to the poles and vice versa, influencing weather patterns.
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What is the Gulf Stream?
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The Gulf Stream is a warm Atlantic Ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and flows northward along the eastern coast of the United States.
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