2022 · Q44
Which one of the following do not influence the ocean currents ? 46
General KnowledgeGeography
- AHeating by solar energy
- BWind
- CGravitational pull by Sun and Moon
- DCoriolis force
Explanation
Ocean currents are driven by solar heating, prevailing winds, the Coriolis force and differences in temperature and salinity. The gravitational pull of the Sun and Moon causes tides, not ocean currents. Hence it is the factor that does not influence ocean currents.