Physical Geography

Oceans

6.    Currents


Learn a little about ocean currents.  (Once again, from the US Navy, bless 'em!)

Start with this page.

1.    What is the general pattern of ocean currents in the major ocean basins?
2.    What controls the direction of the currents?
3.    What force causes the currents to move in the first place?
4.    Obtain an outline map of the world, either from your teacher or by using ArcView.  Draw on the major ocean currents as indicated on this webpage.  Use different colours for warm and cold currents.  You might want to use this page.

You will have noted in your reading of this page something about the Coriolis Effect.  Click here for a basic understanding of this concept.
 

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