Which statement about ocean surface currents is false? (1 point)

• They influence the climate and weather of areas along the coast.
• They flow in large gyres in the major ocean basins.
• They have no effect on air temperature over land on the coast.
• They move heat and water between equatorial regions and polar regions.

1 answer

The false statement about ocean surface currents is:

• They have no effect on air temperature over land on the coast.

Ocean surface currents play a significant role in influencing air temperatures and climate conditions in coastal areas.