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How do prevailing winds produce ocean currents? (1 point)
• The angle of Earth's axis causes air movement.
• Earth's rotation causes air movement.
• Tornadoes cause circulation patterns of warm and cool air.
• Heat from the sun causes circulation patterns of warm and cool air
• The angle of Earth's axis causes air movement.
• Earth's rotation causes air movement.
• Tornadoes cause circulation patterns of warm and cool air.
• Heat from the sun causes circulation patterns of warm and cool air
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The correct answer is: **Earth's rotation causes air movement.**
Prevailing winds, influenced by the Earth's rotation, help drive ocean currents by creating friction on the water's surface. This interaction between the wind and water is crucial for the formation of ocean currents.
Prevailing winds, influenced by the Earth's rotation, help drive ocean currents by creating friction on the water's surface. This interaction between the wind and water is crucial for the formation of ocean currents.
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