The broad circulatory patterns of the major surface ocean currents are called ____.
A)streamlines
B)gyres
C)eddies
D)Rossby waves
E)jet streams

Question

The broad circulatory patterns of the major surface ocean currents are called ____. ​
A)streamlines
B)gyres
C)eddies
D)Rossby waves
E)jet streams

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Gyres are the large-scale patterns of circulation in the world's oceans that are driven by global wind patterns and the forces created by the rotation of the Earth. These circulatory patterns encompass vast areas of the oceans and are responsible for the major surface currents.

The Broad Circulatory Patterns of the Major Surface Ocean Currents