Surface-Level Ocean Currents Are Caused by

question 70

Multiple Choice

Surface-level ocean currents are caused by

• A) dense ocean water sinking
• B) cool ocean water rising
• C) warm ocean water exchanging with cool ocean water
• D) prevailing winds blowing over the ocean surface
• E) strong winds coming from warm coastal areas and traveling across the ocean surface

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