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What are similarities and differences between warm-water currents and cold-water currents besides the fact that the warm-water flows from the equator and the cold-water flows towards it? |
| Answer» EXPLANATION:Ocean surface currents have several CAUSES. But, predominately they’re caused by the effects of prevailing winds. They are a key mechanism for moving heat energy to the higher latitudes AWAY from the EQUATORIAL zone. Generally, the ocean currents MOVE in a circular pattern that is clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counter-clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. The warm current leg travels away from the equator and the cold current leg of the loop travels towards the equator. | |