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Wind-Driven Circulation and the Ekman Balance

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Materials presented here describe how the Ekman theory of wind-driven circulation in ocean basins was confirmed by measurements made in the Atlantic Ocean and the Arabian Sea. References and links to related sites are included.

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    Grade: 9 to 12

    Topics: Earth's Resources, Ecology & Ecosystems, Chemistry, Science, Physics, Earth & Space Science

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