Surface ocean circulation is 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 circulation is primarily driven by wind, particularly from the trade winds and westerlies. The Coriolis effect and the presence of land masses modify the direction and speed of currents.

Surface Ocean Circulation Is Driven Primarily by ________ and Modified