Our Planet · Topic 56 of 109
Ocean Currents
⭐ MasteredOcean currents are large flows of water that move around the world. Warm currents carry heat from the tropics, which affects the climate of nearby lands.
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The Gulf Stream carries warm water from the Gulf of Mexico across the Atlantic toward Europe.
All about Ocean Currents
Ocean currents are large, steady flows of water that move around the oceans. Some currents are warm and others are cold. They are driven by winds, the Earth's rotation and differences in water temperature and salt levels.
Currents carry heat around the planet and affect the climate of nearby land. The Gulf Stream, for example, carries warm water from the Gulf of Mexico towards Europe. Currents also move nutrients that feed fish and other sea life.
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