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

Question

Responses

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

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

Tornadoes cause circulation patterns of warm and cool air.
Tornadoes cause circulation patterns of warm and cool air.

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

Answer 1

Prevailing winds are caused by the combination of Earth's rotation and the uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun. As warm air rises near the equator and cool air sinks near the poles, a global pattern of circulating air is created. These prevailing winds push the surface waters of the ocean in the direction they are blowing, creating ocean currents.

Answer 2

so what is the one

Answer 3

The correct response is: Earth’s rotation causes air movement.

Answer 4

Ocean Currents Science 6-B

1:B - Heat from the sun causes patterns
2:A - The equator receives direct sunlight.
3:A - Currents tend to move clockwise
4:C - Areas see big temperature & precipitation changes

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