Currents out in the open ocean are primarily driven by which of the following?
A. tides and density differences of the water
B. prevailing winds and density differences of the water
C. shape of the shoreline and tides
D. prevailing winds and tides
E. shape of the shoreline and prevailing winds
Answer: B
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