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    The Ekman Spiral Is Driven By
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The Ekman Spiral Is Driven By

Question 34

Question 34

Multiple Choice

The Ekman spiral is driven by:


A) density differences in the water column.
B) gravity.
C) the Coriolis effect
D) the pycnocline.
E) wind.

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