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Deep Ocean Currents
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Summary
Deep Ocean Currents
, also known as
Thermohaline Circulation
, are driven by
Differences in water density
, affected by temperature and salinity. These currents play a crucial role in regulating
Earth's Climate
by
Redistributing heat
and impacting global carbon and
Nutrient cycles
.
Concepts
Thermohaline Circulation
Ocean Salinity
Water Density
Global Climate Regulation
Heat Redistribution
Carbon Cycle
Nutrient cycles
Deep Ocean Mixing
Ocean Stratification
Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)
Ocean Conveyor Belt
Relevant Degrees
Physical Oceanography 71%
Geomorphology 29%
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