How does prevailing winds affect surface currents like the gulf stream

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11 December, 09:48

How does prevailing winds affect surface currents like the gulf stream

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Molly Ferrell · Answer 1

Surface ocean currents are primarily affected by wind patterns. Trade winds can push water along the top of the ocean and aid in the formation of surface currents. The Gulf Stream takes very warm water from the Gulf of Mexico and parts of the Caribbean Sea and transports it northward.