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WAEC Geography 2004 Question 30

Question 30

Oceans and Lakes

Which of the following is not a factor affecting the movement of ocean currents?

  1. A.the planetary winds
  2. B.differences in temperatures
  3. C.shape of the landmass
  4. D.differences in the rate of evaporation
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Answer: D (differences in the rate of evaporation)

Explanation

Currents are driven mainly by prevailing winds, temperature (density) differences and the earth's rotation, and are steered by coastlines; evaporation is the least direct of these.