What is the global pattern of ocean currents called?

Question

My teacher explained this but i cant figure this out and i have my exam tomorrow and my teacher did not review, so i need help. how does this work and what is ocean current and how does this pattern work in the real life? does this have to do any thing with global warming?.

Answer 1

This is probably a bit late but try here.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocean_curre...

http://oceanmotion.org/