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fnuegbu

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on: Jul 29, 2018
At temperate latitudes, the prevailing westerlies drive surface ocean currents
 
  A) eastward.
  B) westward.
  C) southward.
  D) northward.

Question 2

A strong temperature gradient contributes to steep pressure gradients and this can create very strong
 
  A) latitudes.
  B) winds.
  C) doldrums.
  D) frictional force.


chreslie

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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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