Ocean Currents and the Hydrosphere
Explore the drivers of surface and deep ocean currents, including thermohaline circulation. Students will evaluate the role of oceans in regulating global climate.
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Explore the drivers of surface and deep ocean currents, including thermohaline circulation. Students will evaluate the role of oceans in regulating global climate.
Key Questions
- What factors drive surface ocean currents?
- How does thermohaline circulation work?
- In what ways do oceans regulate the Earth's climate?
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