Compared to an Eastern Boundary Current in a Gyre, Which

question 65

Multiple Choice

Compared to an eastern boundary current in a gyre, which of the following statements is true for a western boundary current?

• A) deeper current
• B) increased current velocity
• C) intensification in subtropical latitudes
• D) narrower current
• E) All of the above statements are true of western boundary currents.

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