How do the causes of surface and deepwater currents differ?
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Deep ocean currents (also known as Thermohaline Circulation) are caused by: The density of sea water varies globally due to differences in temperature and salinity. Surface water is heated by the sun, and warm water is less dense than cold water. ... At northern latitudes, surface water is cooled by extremely cold air.
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Surface currents are caused by wind; deepwater currents are caused by differences in water density. ... Surface currents are caused by the Coriolis effect; deepwater currents are caused by differences in water density.
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