Why do the world's oceans move constantly?

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Why do the world's oceans move constantly?

I need to know for a project. Someone please help me! I will appreciate it!

2007-04-16 12:21:46 · 3 answers · asked by Confused 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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Well, there is wind, which gains energy from the sun. Oceans have currents, driven by relative salinity of water.

But the big one that happens is the tides - the moon's gravity make the water move.

2007-04-16 12:27:45 · answer #1 · answered by John T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

in addition to waves driven by the wind and the tides already mentioned, there are ocean currents, like the gulf stream, that are caused by differences in seawater temperature

2007-04-16 19:35:08 · answer #2 · answered by Basta Ya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Restless water syndrome??

2007-04-17 00:08:11 · answer #3 · answered by gatorbait 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋