Ocean currents do not follow wind patterns exactly; rather, they spiral in semiclosed circular whirls called ____________________

Fill in the blank with correct word.


ANSWER: gyres?

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A) $28,000 B) $35,000 C) $16,000 D) $790,000

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A) Günz-Mindel interglacial. B) Eemian interglacial. C) Holstein interglacial. D) Flandrian interglacial.

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What is the energy budget?

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