Service Branches Compared. As the oldest branch of the U.S. Military, the Army protects the security of the United States and its resources. The Army Reserve trains part time near home until needed, and members deploy alongside the Army.
A community for students. anonymous 2 years ago Which factor has a major effect on deepwater currents in the ocean? coriolis effect difference in water density winds continental deflection Biology.
What causes ocean currents? Ocean currents result from two processes-the action of wind on the surface of the water, and from variation in water temperature that causes movement-a process known as convection. Convection occurs because the oceanic waters heat up becoming less dense. This water moves above the cooler water, and give off its heat to the surrounding environment. As it cools, it begins to sink, and the process begins again. Convection results in the continual circulation of ocean water on a global scale.