Question

Discuss the deep sea surface current pattern in pacific ocean

Answer 1

Explanation:

Equatorial Pacific Ocean Currents

Under the influence of prevailing trade winds [tropical easterlies], the north equatorial current and the south equatorial current start from the eastern pacific (west coast of Central America) and traverses a distance of 14,500 km moving from east to west.

North-Pacific current

From the south-east coast of Japan, under the influence of prevailing westerlies, the Kuroshio current turns eastwards and moves as the North-Pacific current, reaches the west coast of North America, and bifurcates into two.

Answer 2

Explanation:

An ocean current is a continuous, directed movement of sea water generated by a number of forces acting upon the water, including