Question

How do prevailing winds produce ocean currents? (1 point)

Tomadoes cause circulation patterns of warm and cool air

Earth's rotation causes air movement

The angle of Earth's axis causes air movement

Heat from the sun causes circulation patterns of warm and cool air

Answer 1

Prevailing winds produce ocean currents primarily through **heat from the sun causing circulation patterns of warm and cool air**. These air patterns, in turn, drive the surface currents in the oceans. The wind pushes on the surface of the water, creating currents that are influenced by the direction and strength of the prevailing winds.