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The process where cold ocean waters are circulated to the surface is called:
 
  A) the Ekman Spiral effect.
  B) upwelling.
  C) the Humboldt conformal effect.
  D) the Gulf Stream.
  E) the North Atlantic Drift.

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The currents of the major oceanic gyre systems are driven by:
 
  A) volcanic activity on the ocean floor.
  B) jet streams and Rossby Waves in the upper atmosphere.
  C) tropical Storm activity.
  D) drag of surface winds that are part of the major anticyclonic pressure and wind systems over the ocean basins.


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nikmaaacs

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Excellent

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