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Which of the following is not important in shaping ocean currents?
 
  A) the frictional drag of winds
  B) the Coriolis force and water density differences
  C) land-sea breezes
  D) configuration of continents and the ocean floor

Question 2

Seawater that exceeds the 35 average is termed
 
  A) brackish.
  B) brine.
  C) mesohaline.
  D) freshwater.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B





 

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