8). The total relief of the ocean surface (not counting waves or tides) is only about 1.5 meters, but this is sufficient to drive the ocean circulation. To understand how the wind stress distorts sea level, with hills at the convergences, valleys at the divergences, one needs to invoke the hydrostatic relationship.
Certain factors can exacerbate the patches of dry skin that develop around your mouth. This includes frequently licking your lips, according to NetDoctor. If you live in a cold climate, cold weather can dry the skin, causing patches to develop on the lips.
Canker sores. One of the main causes of bumps around lips is canker sores. These are shallow, painful red or white tiny lip lumps that occur on the inside mouth linings. You might get them on the inside of your lips or the insides of your cheeks.