alleryWhich force mainly drives surface ocean currents?
AWinds blowing over the sea
BEarthquakes under the seabed
CVolcanic eruptions on islands
DMelting of polar glaciers
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Winds blowing over the sea
Prevailing winds push the upper layer of water, so surface currents follow the wind systems.
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