The Ekman transport spiral is driven
A)by density differences in the water column.
B)by gravity.
C)solely by the Coriolis force.
D)by the wind.

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The Ekman transport spiral is driven by the wind. As the wind blows over the ocean surface, it drags water along with it, creating a pileup of water underneath. The Coriolis force then deflects this water to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere, resulting in a circular motion that leads to a downward spiral of water movement.

The Ekman Transport Spiral Is Driven