La circulation océanique
Example: La circulation océanique influence le climat mondial chaque année.
Definition
"La circulation océanique" refers to the large-scale movement of ocean waters across the globe, driven by factors like wind, temperature, and salinity. It plays a crucial role in regulating Earth's climate by distributing heat and nutrients throughout the oceans.
Etymology
The term "la circulation océanique" comes from French, where "circulation" means movement or flow, and "océanique" pertains to the ocean. It literally describes the flow of ocean waters, a concept studied extensively since the early days of oceanography.
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"La circulation océanique" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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