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Give some examples of why it is important to understand how ocean currents flow

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Step-by-step explanation:

Winds, water density, and tides all drive ocean currents. Coastal and sea floor features influence their location, direction, and speed. Earth's rotation results in the Coriolis Effect which also influences ocean currents

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