Ocean Conveyor Belt

All in all, it takes about__________ for water to completely move throughout the ocean.

The coldest water is near the north and south poles.

In the diagram, warm shallow currents move to the west. _____________ cool water moves to the east.

The ocean conveyor belt affects climate.

Cold deep water is saltier than warm surface water.

This shows how ___.

As a result of the _______________, underwater currents mix the ocean water.

_____ is Thermohaline Circulation in the Oceans.

Currents move in the same direction as ______________.

____ cold temperatures in the polar zones, water freezes. _____, the water becomes saltier and heavier.

Warm surface water is saltier than cold deep water.

Due to the sun's heat, there is warm surface water near the ____.