What effects does the surface-wind pattern have on the circulation of the oceans?

What will be an ideal response?


The movement of the wind over the ocean causes friction at the surface. As a result of this friction, the wind drags the ocean surface with it as it blows, thus setting up a pattern of surface-ocean wind-drift currents.

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A. mRNA includes the bases A, C, G, and T. B. A codon consists of a sequence of two nucleotides. C. A tRNA molecule includes a codon sequence and carries a single amino acid. D. An RNA transcript may contain sections that are removed before translation.

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About half of the world's international tourists choose ________ as their destination

A) Canada B) China C) Europe D) The Middle East E) Japan

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Which of the following are not protists?

A. foraminiferans B. ciliates C. cyanobacteria D. diatoms E. dinoflagellates

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Which process could theoretically provide a limitless source of intense heat and electricity, but still needs further research?

A. nuclear fission B. nuclear charging C. fracking D. solar panels E. nuclear fusion

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