The map illustrates the paths of the main ocean currents around the world.

What is the most accurate description for the cause of surface ocean currents?

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The prevailing winds cause the surface ocean currents.
The prevailing winds cause the surface ocean currents.

The location of the continents cause the surface ocean currents.
The location of the continents cause the surface ocean currents.

The pull of the moon's gravity cause the ocean currents.
The pull of the moon's gravity cause the ocean currents.

The deep ocean currents cause the surface ocean currents.
The deep ocean currents cause the surface ocean currents.
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The most accurate description is that the prevailing winds cause the surface ocean currents.