Question 1926Navigation General

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The set of the equatorial countercurrent is generally to the _______________.

A southwest
B northwest
C north
D east
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) east. The equatorial countercurrent is a surface ocean current that flows eastward, generally along the equator. This is due to the combined effects of the trade winds and the Coriolis effect, which cause surface water to drift towards the east in the equatorial region. The other answer choices (southwest, northwest, north) do not accurately describe the direction of the equatorial countercurrent.

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