Major Oceanic Surface Currents Travel ________

question 8

Multiple Choice

Major oceanic surface currents travel ________.

• A) parallel to the prevailing wind direction in a region
• B) in direct opposition to prevailing winds as a result of the Coriolis effect
• C) at an angle to prevailing winds as a result of the Coriolis effect
• D) at an angle to prevailing winds as a result of the Doppler effect

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Definitions:

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