GLY 3730 Final: gly 3730 final review
Document Summary
Current forces that move the surface of the water. Mostly found in the 200m (10%) but can be in 400m. Primary forces start moving water and determine velocity (speed). Examples would be wind(most important), temperature of the water, density. Examples would include coriolis effect, gravity, friction, and shape of ocean floor. West wind drift/antarctic circumpolar controversial 6th gyrenot a gyre because its not surrounded by continents and it is consistently fast. East coast of continents/ west side of gyre western boundary of currents. All energy from the equator is funneled, so much force goes deep into the ocean. Takes warm water to the poles. eg) gulf stream. Warm core eddie take pockets of warm water to poles to help plankton. Cold core eddies takes cold water south and traps inorganic and o2 to the tropics. West coast of continents/ east side of gyre comes from the poles, very cold wide, slow, and shallow.
