Topic
Ocean currents
4 questions tagged Ocean currents — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
where
Where is the Antarctic Circumpolar Current found?
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current flows around Antarctica in the Southern Ocean. It is the strongest ocean current on Earth.
OceanOcean currents
where
Where is the Gulf Stream located?
The Gulf Stream flows from the Gulf of Mexico along the east coast of the United States and then across the North Atlantic. It is a major warm ocean current.
OceanOcean currents
why
Why do some ocean currents carry warm water far from the tropics?
Wind, Earth’s rotation, and the shape of the ocean basins push warm surface water into long currents. These currents can move heat across entire oceans and change regional climates.
Oceans and seasOcean currents
why
Why do some coasts have much colder seas than nearby tropical waters?
Cold ocean currents and upwelling bring deep, chilly water to the surface. That lowers sea surface temperatures even in low latitudes.
Weather and ClimateOcean Currents