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nirvana33 [79]
2 years ago
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The currents of the major oceanic gyre systems are driven by: Group of answer choices drag of surface winds that are part of the

major anticyclonic pressure and wind systems over the ocean basins. tropical Storm activity. jet streams and Rossby Waves in the upper atmosphere. volcanic activity on the ocean floor.
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aleksandr82 [10.1K]2 years ago
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The currents of the major oceanic gyre systems are driven by the drag of surface winds that are part of the major anticyclonic pressure and wind systems over the ocean basins. Option A. This is further explained below.

<h3>What is an Oceanic gyre system?</h3>

Generally, An ocean gyre is simply defined as a huge system of circular ocean currents generated by world round wind patterns and energy caused by the rotation of the Earth.

In conclusion, Surface wind drag is caused by the large anticyclonic pressure and wind systems that exist across the ocean basins.

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