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How would unusually warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico impact the ocean currents and atmosphere?

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The ocean currents are warm as only warm currents influence the waters to be warm.The atmosphere gets heated
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Unusually warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico would impact the ocean currents and atmosphere by establishing convection currents and raising the temperature of the surrounding regions.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • When the waters become unusually warm, their density decreases and they establish a convection current in the oceans.
  • The warm water flows over the cold, denser water and releases its heat into the atmosphere giving rise to the temperature levels in the region.
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