Which of the following is not important in shaping ocean currents?
A) the frictional drag of winds
B) the Coriolis force and water density differences
C) land-sea breezes
D) configuration of continents and the ocean floor

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Land-sea breezes are not important in shaping ocean currents as they refer to the daily cycle of winds caused by temperature differences between land and sea and operate on a local scale. Ocean currents are shaped by larger-scale processes such as the Coriolis force, water density differences, and the configuration of continents and ocean floor.

Which of the Following Is Not Important in Shaping Ocean