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Tju [1.3M]
3 years ago
10

The rotating loops of currents that occur in the ocean are referred to as _____.

Geography
1 answer:
fenix001 [56]3 years ago
3 0
The rotating loops of currents that occur in the ocean are referred to as gyres.
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