Which of the following are the factors that are mainly responsible for the movements of surface oceanic currents?
1. Prevailing winds
2. Earth's Rotation
3. Earthquake activity
4. Bottom Topography
5. Difference in the density of seawater
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1, 2 and 4
C. 1, 2 and 5
D. 3, 4 and 5
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The factors that are mainly responsible for the movements of surface oceanic currents are Prevailing winds, Earth's Rotation and Difference in the density of seawater.Related Questions on Hydrosphere
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