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    What Is the Primary Factor in the Flow of the Surface
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What Is the Primary Factor in the Flow of the Surface

Question 9

Question 9

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What is the primary factor in the flow of the surface ocean currents? ​


A) sea level differences
B) the jet streams
C) evaporation patterns
D) surface winds
E) Rossby waves

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