Water currents

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocean_current)

An ocean current is a continuous, directed movement of ocean water generated by the forces acting upon this mean flow, such as breaking waves, wind, Coriolis effect, cabbeling, temperature and salinity differences and tides caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun. Depth contours, shoreline configurations and interaction with other currents influence a current's direction and strength. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
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This term is used for the following terms: 
Currents (water)
Ocean currents

Approved Date
17-Jul-2013

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