The Primary Force Causing Ocean Currents Is

question 21

Multiple Choice

The primary force causing ocean currents is:

• A)the major winds.
• B)temperature differences between cold water below and warm water above.
• C)the earth's rotation about its axis.
• D)the earth's elliptical orbit around the Sun.
• E)the Coriolis effect.

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Variables

Elements, features, or factors that are liable to vary or change within the context of a scientific study or experiment.

Regression Coefficient

A value that represents the degree of change in the dependent variable for a one-unit change in the independent variable in a regression analysis.

R

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Correlation Matrix

A table showing the correlation coefficients between sets of variables to summarize their mutual relationships.