Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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Chapter 12.6, Problem 4A
What is the name of the surface-ocean current located along the Pacific coast of the United States? Is it a warm or cold current?
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Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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