Surface ocean currents are driven primarily by ________ and modified by ________.
A)density differences; the Coriolis effect and land
B)density differences; differences in salinity and temperature
C)latitude; differences in salinity and land
D)wind; the Coriolis effect and land
E)wind; gravity and density

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Surface ocean currents are primarily driven by wind, which creates friction on the water surface, causing it to move. However, the specific direction and path of the current is also influenced by the Coriolis effect (due to the rotation of the Earth) and land masses. Density differences and differences in salinity and temperature can also play a role in modifying ocean currents, but they are not the primary driving force.

Surface Ocean Currents Are Driven Primarily by ________ and Modified