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What causes surface currents in the ocean?(1 point)
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warm water
warm water

the wind
the wind

the equator
the equator

floods
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Answered by GPT-4o mini
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**the wind**

Wind is the primary driver of surface currents in the ocean, as it creates friction on the water's surface and sets the water in motion.
8 months ago

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