Aug 08, 2000 » Bering Strait Question

Question

Which of the following are characteristic of surface currents in the Arctic Ocean? (Choose all that apply.)

The only correct answer is b) "Generally weak (speed <0.5 kt)."

Currents tend to flow west to east along the coasts of Eurasia and North America. Surface currents tend to flow into the Arctic through the Bering Strait and Norwegian Current.

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