Which Statement About Geostrophic Gyres Is True

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which statement about geostrophic gyres is true?

• A) One of the six gyres is the Antarctic Circumpolar Current.
• B) Gyres are influenced by the Coriolis effect and the position of continental landmasses.
• C) Gyres are formed by deep water currents that flow in a continuous circuit around the five major basins.
• D) Sea level is lower in the middle of the gyre.

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