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Which of the following are responsible for surface currents a. the wind and density b. win and he earth rotation c. density and salinity d. temperature and salinity
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Which of the following are responsible for surface currents a. the wind and density

b. win and he earth rotation
c. density and salinity
d. temperature and salinity

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b-wind and the earth's rotation
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Answer: b. wind and the earth rotation

Step-by-step explanation:

The surface oceanic water currents originates in the water due to the wind currents blowing over the surface of the water creating a specific pattern in the water and the other factor responsible is spinning motion of the earth. The surface oceanic currents forms a large circular pattern in the water that is called as gyre.

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