Question

When ocean currents combine they create an area of rotating currents called a(n)

Answer 1

It's called an degree.

Answer 2

Answer : Thermohaline circulation.

The word thermo signifies heat and the haline signifies salt content.The thermohaline circulation is a part of large scale circulation of ocean currents. They are also called as ocean conveyer belt. This results as an effect of temperature and salt content. This defines the density of water. This circulation carries water masses and matter. These current determines the temperature of the places adhering the ocean region.