What is the primary cause of surface ocean currents? a. wind b. salinity c. temperature d. the coriolis effect

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What is the primary cause of surface ocean currents?

a. wind
b. salinity
c. temperature
d. the coriolis effect

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A. Wind

Wind shifts the currents back and forth. The stronger the wind the more violent the current

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