The Energy That Drives Surface Ocean Currents Such as the Gulf

question 37

Multiple Choice

The energy that drives surface ocean currents such as the Gulf Stream comes from ________.

• A)salinity variations
• B)Coriolis effect
• C)prevailing winds
• D)density differences

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