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Thermohaline circulation

earth science Maturity 7-9

The ocean has a big loop.

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Thermohaline Circulation 2.png
It moves water all around the world. Warm water moves to cold places. Cold water sinks down deep. This helps keep our Earth just right. Can you imagine a giant water belt?
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Thermohaline Circulation using Improved Flow Field.ogv
It is very big and slow.

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