Compared to an eastern boundary current in a gyre, which of the following statements is true for a western boundary current?
A) Deeper current
B) Increased current velocity
C) Warmer water
D) Narrower current
E) Deeper currents, increased current velocity, warmer water, and narrower current are all true of western boundary currents
E
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