Geography GCSE
Thermohaline Circulation
What Thermohaline Circulation means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Thermohaline Circulation
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Deep-ocean currents driven by differences in water density, which is controlled by temperature and salinity.
Topics that use Thermohaline Circulation
- The atmosphere operates as a global system transferring heat and energy (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Coriolis Effect
- Global Atmospheric Circulation
- Convection
- Insolation
- ITCZ (Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone)
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