Geostrophic Circulation Is Within a Gyre Driven By

question 70

Multiple Choice

Geostrophic circulation is within a gyre driven by:

• A) density.
• B) gravity.
• C) temperature.
• D) the Coriolis effect.
• E) wind.

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