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

Question

Responses

The angle of Earth’s axis causes air movement.
The angle of Earth’s axis causes air movement.

Earth’s rotation causes air movement.
Earth’s rotation causes air movement.

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

Tornadoes cause circulation patterns of warm and cool air.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

Prevailing winds result from the sun's uneven heating of the Earth's surface, which causes warm air to rise and cool air to sink, setting up circulation patterns. These winds drag on the surface of the ocean, causing water to move and creating ocean currents.