Ocean Currents Flashcards by Rebeca Ghinea

Q

What is a current?

A

Movement of water

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Q

Why do ocean currents occur?

A

differences in temperature
the Earth rotating on its axis
wind

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Q

What temperature are the currents?

A

Hot or cold depending on where they flow.

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