Major oceanic surface currents travel ________. A. parallel to the prevailing wind direction in a region B. in direct opposition to prevailing winds as a result of the Coriolis effect C. at an angle to prevailing winds as a result of the Coriolis effect D. at an angle to prevailing winds as a result of the Doppler effect

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Answer: B - in direct opposition to prevailing winds as a result of the Coriolis effect

Explanation: Surface oceanic current form gyres which are large circular patterns. It flows in opposite direction which means it flows in a clockwise manner in the Northern Hemisphere and flows in an anticlockwise manner in the southern hemisphere.

Surface oceanic current flows in a regular pattern which can be shallow and wide or deep and narrow.

It also carries heat from place to place in the earth system.

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