Question
Which statement about ocean surface currents is false?(1 point)
Responses
They flow in large gyres in the major ocean basins.
They flow in large gyres in the major ocean basins.
They move heat and water between equatorial regions and polar regions.
They move heat and water between equatorial regions and polar regions.
They have no effect on air temperature over land on the coast.
They have no effect on air temperature over land on the coast.
They influence the climate and weather of areas along the coast.
Responses
They flow in large gyres in the major ocean basins.
They flow in large gyres in the major ocean basins.
They move heat and water between equatorial regions and polar regions.
They move heat and water between equatorial regions and polar regions.
They have no effect on air temperature over land on the coast.
They have no effect on air temperature over land on the coast.
They influence the climate and weather of areas along the coast.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The false statement about ocean surface currents is:
**They have no effect on air temperature over land on the coast.**
Ocean surface currents actually do influence air temperatures along the coast, as they can transport warm or cold water, thereby affecting the climate in coastal areas.
**They have no effect on air temperature over land on the coast.**
Ocean surface currents actually do influence air temperatures along the coast, as they can transport warm or cold water, thereby affecting the climate in coastal areas.