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La mayor parte de las corrientes de superficie que se producen en los océanos abiertos, originada por la acción directa del viento, se denominan corrientes de:Most surface currents in the open ocean, caused directly by the wind, are called:
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Correct answer: c) Drift currents.
Why it is correct
Wind drags the surface layer and creates drift currents. Density currents depend on temperature and salt.
Why the others are not
- a) Density-driven.
- b) Moon-driven.
- d) Heat and salt.
How to work it out in the exam
- Wind: drift.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2015 · 1ª convocatoria · PY Módulo genérico · question 19 Official paper · Official answer key
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