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What causes deep ocean currents?
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What causes deep ocean currents?

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ocean currents are caused by density differences in the water and move water masses through the deep ocean

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Currents may also be generated by density differences in water masses caused by temperature and salinity variations. These currents move water masses through the deep ocean—taking nutrients, oxygen, and heat with them.
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