Sailors have known for centuries that ocean currents can speed up or slow down a ship. In modern times, scientists have discovered that ocean currents have major effects on climate and weather patterns, and on the ecology of the ocean and nearby landmasses. In this Activity, you will model how landforms and wind affect ocean surface currents.

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Type Book ChapterPub Date 9/20/2011Stock # PB298X3_10a

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