In the northern hemisphere, ocean currents generally move in a circular pattern. Which of the following describes the direction of this motion in the North Atlantic and in the North Pacific?

A. clockwise in the Atlantic and counterclockwise in the Pacific
B. clockwise in the Atlantic and clockwise in the Pacific
C. counterclockwise in the Atlantic and counterclockwise in the Pacific
D. counterclockwise in the Atlantic and clockwise in the Pacific


Answer: B

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