The Sea Surface, The Great Energy Distributor

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A floating device that can have many purposes

A floating device that can have many purposes. Buoy. A buoy is a floating marker used in water for navigation, to mark locations, or carry scientific instruments.

the transfer of heat energy from a warmer area to a cooler area in a liquid or gas
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The effect of Earth's rotation on the direction of winds and current
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A system of circulating ocean currents formed by wind and shape of continents

A system of circulating ocean currents formed by wind and shape of continents. Gyre. A gyre is a large system of ocean currents that spiral around a central point influenced by Earth's rotation.

a line on a weather map connecting points with the same air pressure
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A line on a weather map connecting points with the same temperature
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The movement of streams of ocean water
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A surface wind that blows from a particular direction and affects ocean currents

A surface wind that blows from a particular direction and affects ocean currents. prevailing winds. Prevailing winds are consistent patterns of wind that generally blow in a specific direction across a region.

A device for measuring the power of electromagnetic radiation

A device for measuring the power of electromagnetic radiation. Radiometer. A radiometer is a simple instrument that detects and measures the intensity of light or other electromagnetic radiation.

The water temperature close to the ocean's surface

The water temperature close to the ocean's surface. Sea surface temperature. It is the measure of how warm or cold the water is at the top layer of the ocean.

The horizontal movement of water at or near the ocean’s surface
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