Which among the following terms describes the circular motion of rotating ocean currents?
A
Gyres
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B
Tides
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C
Tsunamis
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D
Waves
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Solution
The correct option is A Gyres The large system of rotating ocean curents in circular motion is referred to as gyres. The Atlantic Ocean has two gyres: the North Atlantic Gyre and the South Atlantic Gyre.