Which of the following factors impact the origin and movements of ocean currents?

Temperature

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Winds

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Coriolis force

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Salinity

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Solution

The correct options are
A Temperature
B Winds
C Coriolis force
Factors that impact the origin and movements of ocean currents include temperature, winds, shape of the coastline, the seafloor and the Coriolis force.

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