How does the moon control ocean currents?

Question

How does the moon control ocean currents?

In: Physics

Answer 1

Well the moon controls the tides. The ocean currents are largely caused by the changes in ocean temperatures and the shape of the contenants. So the moon pulls water where ever it goes and the water has to slosh around all those pesky land bits.

You can thank the moon for slowing down the Earth’s rotation too.