132k views
2 votes
What role does heat energy from the sun play influencing ocean currents

User Messiah
by
5.2k points

1 Answer

3 votes

The sun heats up the atmosphere at the equator. The dense water sinks under and forms deep water masses under the ocean current. Then it gets wind due to the air current and this brings currents at the surface if the ocean.

User Omkar Patade
by
6.5k points