Ocean currents:
A) have a much stronger vertical component than horizontal component.
B) are driven primarily by differences in ocean temperature over large distances.
C) move at a 45 degree angle to the right of surface air flow.
D) maintain the same direction at increasing depth.
Answer: C
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