Ocean currentsBy Ahmed, Andreana, Amélie

What are Ocean currents?

Global conveyor belt

How does ocean currents affect climate?

Water vs land

Warm and cold currents

Directions Of Ocean Currents

Directions of Ocean CurrentsThe direction is influenced by many different factors.

Difference in water density.

DIRECTIONS OF OCEAN CURRENTS FOR EXAMPLE the Currents that are coming from the Gulf

Stream

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