The Ekman transport causes a slow drift of water to the center of the ocean. As a result of this converging flow, sea level in the center of the ocean becomes slightly __________ than at the ocean's margins.

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The converging flow caused by Ekman transport results in a pile-up of water in the center of the ocean, thereby causing sea level to rise slightly higher than at the ocean's margins. Therefore, the best choice is A) higher.

The Ekman Transport Causes a Slow Drift of Water to the Center