Global circulation of ocean water is influenced by ____________.
A) surface winds
B) coastal upwelling and downwelling
C) sinking of cold and saline water
D) All of the above.

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All three choices influence global circulation of ocean water. Surface winds drive ocean currents, which transport heat and nutrients around the globe. Coastal upwelling and downwelling affect local ocean currents and can impact fisheries and ocean ecosystems. Sinking of cold and saline water, particularly in the polar regions, drives the global thermohaline circulation, which helps distribute heat and nutrients throughout the deep ocean.

Global Circulation of Ocean Water Is Influenced by ____________