Why is the West Wind Drift not considered a gyre?
A) It is too large to be a gyre.
B) It is a closed circuit current.
C) It is driven by westerly winds.
D) It does not flow around the margins of an ocean basin.

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The West Wind Drift, also called the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, is the largest current. It is not deflected by any continents. Information can be found in the section Surface Currents Are Driven by the Winds.

Why Is the West Wind Drift Not Considered a Gyre