Factoid/2016/02/23
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The Ocean Has a 'Conveyor Belt' Driven by Density Differences and Wind
- "The sinking and transport of cold, salty water at depth combined with the wind-driven flow of warm water at the surface creates a complex pattern of ocean circulation called the 'global conveyor belt.'" - except from Ocean Facts by National Ocean Service.
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