In General, Ocean Surface Currents Circulate

question 47

Multiple Choice

In general, ocean surface currents circulate

• A) clockwise in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
• B) counterclockwise in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
• C) clockwise in the Atlantic Ocean and counterclockwise in the Pacific Ocean.
• D) counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.
• E) clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.

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