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What is the driving force of currents in the oceans and atmosphere?

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wind

Step-by-step explanation:

Winds drive currents that are at or near the ocean's surface. Near coastal areas winds tend to drive currents on a localized scale and can result in phenomena like coastal upwelling.

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