a) What are the main two types of large-scale ocean circulations? Provide their namesbased on their distinct forcing (driving) mechanisms, and their characteristic spatial (L)and temporal (T) scales.b) What are the main differences in the spatial flow patterns of these two large-scalecirculations?c) What is the main influence that all large-scale motions experience, and what is thename of the resulting force from that influence?

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a) What are the main two types of large-scale ocean circulations? Provide their names
based on their distinct forcing (driving) mechanisms, and their characteristic spatial (L)
and temporal (T) scales.
b) What are the main differences in the spatial flow patterns of these two large-scale
circulations?
c) What is the main influence that all large-scale motions experience, and what is the
name of the resulting force from that influence?

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Oceans are believed to have formed in the geological past when continuous rainfall for millions of years filled the low-lying areas. These oceans play an important role in maintaining the climate and sustaining life on planet Earth.