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    The Ekman Spiral Is Caused By
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The Ekman Spiral Is Caused By

Question 7

Question 7

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The Ekman spiral is caused by:


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

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