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gbarreiro

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Ocean surface currents
 A) initiate Ekman transport.
  B) flow at a 90 degree angle away from the prevailing winds.
  C) are warmest in midlatitude waters.
  D) are not involved in La Nia events.
  E) are typically colder than the water 500 meters below.

Question 2

Which of the following currents is not part of the North Atlantic gyre?
 A) Canary Current
  B) Atlantic North Equatorial Current
  C) Gulf Stream
  D) North Atlantic Current
  E) All of the above are part of the North Atlantic gyre.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

E



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