Ocean currents influence all of the following conditions except
A) ocean upwelling.
B) the mild climate of northern Europe.
C) the forming of trade winds from west to east.
D) transport of warm water across the Atlantic.
E) cool, wet winters in some western coastal regions of the United States.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ocean currents do not influence the forming of trade winds from west to east. Trade winds are driven by the difference in solar heating between the equator and the poles, which leads to the formation of Hadley cells in the atmosphere. Ocean currents can, however, influence climate and weather patterns in various regions through the transfer of heat and moisture.

Ocean Currents Influence All of the Following Conditions Except