The mass movements of surface water ocean water are called ____.
A) upwelling
B) rotational movement
C) downturns
D) ocean currents
E) gravitational currents

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Ocean currents refer to the mass movements of surface water in the ocean, which are driven by wind, temperature, and salinity differences. Upwelling, rotational movement, downturns, and gravitational currents are all specific types or effects of ocean currents, but not the overarching term for all mass movements of ocean water.

The Mass Movements of Surface Water Ocean Water Are Called