Ocean surface currents

A) initiate Ekman transport.
B) flow at a 90 degree angle away from the prevailing winds.
C) are warmest in midlatitude waters.
D) are not involved in La NiƱa events.
E) are typically colder than the water 500 meters below.


A

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