Ocean Currents

Have you ever sent a message in a bottle? In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby explore the ocean currents! Discover how wind, water density, and continents all affect the direction and speed of currents. You’ll learn how the equator affects the direction that wind travels, and how sailors use currents to travel between continents. You’ll also find out how plants and seeds are carried around the world by currents and how animals use them in their yearly migrations. By the way, that message will probably get where it’s going faster by mail...

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