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Movements of Ocean Water
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Discuss the characteristics of ocean currents.

Answer

Characteristics of ocean currents:


i. Currents are referred to by their “drift”. Usually, the currents are strongest near the surface and may attain speeds over five knots.

ii. At depths, currents are generally slow with speeds less than 0.5 knots.

iii. A current is usually strongest at the surface and decreases in strength (speed) with depth. Most currents have speeds less than or equal to 5 knots.

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