In the open ocean, surface currents are most affected by
A) winds, the Coriolis force, the pressure-gradient force, and land boundary conditions.
B) frictional force (winds), the Coriolis force, and the pressure-gradient force.
C) winds and gyres.
D) both winds and the Coriolis force.
Answer: B
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