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The Dynamic Ocean

Ocean water movements . Surface circulation Ocean currents are masses of water that flow from one place to another Surface currents develop from friction between the ocean and the wind that blows across the surface Huge, slowly moving gyres . Ocean water movements . Surface circulation Five mai

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The Dynamic Ocean

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    1. The Dynamic Ocean

    2. Ocean water movements Surface circulation Ocean currents are masses of water that flow from one place to another Surface currents develop from friction between the ocean and the wind that blows across the surface Huge, slowly moving gyres

    3. Ocean water movements Surface circulation Five main gyres North Pacific Gyre South Pacific Gyre North Atlantic Gyre South Atlantic Gyre Indian Ocean Gyre Related to atmospheric circulation

    4. Average ocean surface currents in February-March

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