Ocean Circulation

Question 1

Surface currents

Answer 1

Wind driven currents parallel to the surface (horizontal) occurring in oceans surface waters

Question 2

Deep currents

Answer 2

Density driven circulation moves vertically and accounts for thorough mixing of deep sea masses of ocean water. Density and salinity conditions at surface initiate density driven circulation. Dense water sinks and spreads slowly beneath surface so currents are called deep currents

Question 3

Ocean currents

Answer 3

Masses of ocean water that flow from one place to another.

Water masses in motion