In the Open Ocean,surface Currents Are Most Affected by

question 4

Multiple Choice

In the open ocean,surface currents are most affected by

• A)winds,the Coriolis force,the pressure-gradient force,and land boundary conditions.
• B)frictional force (winds),the Coriolis force,and the pressure-gradient force.
• C)winds and gyres.
• D)both winds and the Coriolis force.

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Definitions:

Ground

The solid surface of the Earth, or a reference point in electrical engineering for a return path for electric current.

Earth's Water

The total amount of water found on, under, and above the surface of the Earth, including oceans, ice caps, groundwater, lakes, and atmospheric water vapor.

Fresh Water

Water that has low concentrations of dissolved salts and other total dissolved solids, typically found in lakes, rivers, and groundwater.

Freshwater Lake

A body of water that has low concentrations of salts, typically found inland and not connected to the ocean.