What is the main driving force for surface ocean currents ........

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What is the main driving force for surface ocean currents?

Temperature gradient

Prevailing winds

Pressure gradient

Salinity gradients

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Explanation:

2nd option is correct. Prevailing winds is the main driving force for surface ocean currents.
Prevailing winds are winds that blow predominantly from a single general direction over a particular point on the Earth's surface. The dominant winds are the trends in direction of wind with the highest speed over a particular point on the Earth's surface.