A Sverdrup (Sv) Is a Measure of

question 13

Multiple Choice

A sverdrup (sv) is a measure of .

• A) wind speed
• B) current speed and direction
• C) the volume of water transported in an ocean current
• D) the amount of heat transferred to water from the sun

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Definitions:

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