The currents of the Earth's oceans are caused by

A.

waves and earthquakes along tectonic plate boundaries.

B.

disturbances by submarines and large ships.

C.

marine organisms and volcanic eruptions.

D.

global winds and differences in temperature and salinity.

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Jaylynn Grant

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14 January, 00:04

The currents of the Earth's oceans are caused by

A.

waves and earthquakes along tectonic plate boundaries.

B.

disturbances by submarines and large ships.

C.

marine organisms and volcanic eruptions.

D.

global winds and differences in temperature and salinity.

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Emmalee Hunter · Answer 1

D

Explanation:

Ocean currents can be caused by wind, density differences in water masses caused by temperature and salinity variations, gravity, and events such as earthquakes or storms. Currents are cohesive streams of seawater that circulate through the ocean.

The currents of the Earth's oceans are caused byA.waves and earthquakes along tectonic plate boundaries.B.disturbances by submarines and large ships.C.marine organisms and volcanic eruptions.D.global winds and differences in temperature and salinity.

The currents of the Earth's oceans are caused by

A.

waves and earthquakes along tectonic plate boundaries.

B.

disturbances by submarines and large ships.

C.

marine organisms and volcanic eruptions.

D.

global winds and differences in temperature and salinity.