Major oceanic surface currents travel ________.
A) parallel to the prevailing wind direction in a region
B) in direct opposition to prevailing winds as a result of the Coriolis effect
C) at an angle to prevailing winds as a result of the Coriolis effect
D) at an angle to prevailing winds as a result of the Doppler effect
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