Which of the following statements is true? o Winds near the equator are called the westerlies.

The Gulf Stream is a dense, cold water current.

o In the Southern Hemisphere, gyres spin in a counterclockwise direction.

o The North Equatorial Current is the largest current in the Pacific Ocean.

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Russell Jacobson

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22 May, 00:29

Which of the following statements is true? o Winds near the equator are called the westerlies.

The Gulf Stream is a dense, cold water current.

o In the Southern Hemisphere, gyres spin in a counterclockwise direction.

o The North Equatorial Current is the largest current in the Pacific Ocean.

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Samantha · Answer 1

Answer: The North Equitorial Current is the largest current in the Pacific Ocean

Explanation: This happens because Winds blows strong along the equitorial plate about certain degrees above the equator

Which of the following statements is true? o Winds near the equator are called the westerlies.The Gulf Stream is a dense, cold water current.o In the Southern Hemisphere, gyres spin in a counterclockwise direction.o The North Equatorial Current is the largest current in the Pacific Ocean.

Which of the following statements is true? o Winds near the equator are called the westerlies.

The Gulf Stream is a dense, cold water current.

o In the Southern Hemisphere, gyres spin in a counterclockwise direction.

o The North Equatorial Current is the largest current in the Pacific Ocean.