Asked by lily
The main driving force of ocean surface currents is
A.
winds.
B.
gyres.
C.
centripetal force.
D.
the Coriolis effect.
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A. winds.
Winds are the primary driving force transferring energy to the ocean surface and setting surface currents in motion; the Coriolis effect and gyres influence direction and pattern but do not drive the flow.
Winds are the primary driving force transferring energy to the ocean surface and setting surface currents in motion; the Coriolis effect and gyres influence direction and pattern but do not drive the flow.
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