Hayat Ashraf

The movements of ocean water are driven by various factors, including wind, temperature differences, density variations, and the Earth's rotation. These movements can occur at different scales, from large-scale ocean currents that span vast distances to smaller-scale processes like waves and tides. Here are some key movements of ocean water: 1. Ocean Currents: Ocean currents are the persistent, directed movements of seawater. They can be driven by winds, temperature differences, and density variations. Ocean currents can be classified into two types: surface currents and deep currents. Surface currents, such as the Gulf Stream and the Kuroshio Current, are driven by wind patterns and occur in the upper 400 meters (1,300 feet) of the ocean. Deep currents, also known as thermohaline circulation or the ocean conveyor belt, are driven by differences in water density and temperature, primarily at depth. 2. Gyres: Gyres are large-scale circular ocean currents that dominate the major ocea...