The map illustrates the paths of the main ocean currents around the world.

Question

What is the most accurate description for the cause of surface ocean currents?

(1 point)
Responses

The deep ocean currents cause the surface ocean currents.
The deep ocean currents cause the surface ocean currents.

The pull of the moon's gravity cause the ocean currents.
The pull of the moon's gravity cause the ocean currents.

The prevailing winds cause the surface ocean currents.
The prevailing winds cause the surface ocean currents.

The location of the continents cause the surface ocean currents.

Answer 1

The prevailing winds cause the surface ocean currents.