The rotating loops of currents that occur in the ocean are referred to as _____. the coriolis effect the kuroshio current the canary current gyres

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The rotating loops of currents that occur in the ocean are referred to as _____. the coriolis effect the kuroshio current the canary current gyres

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the answer is gyres.

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