WILL MARK ANSWER ASP PLZ Which statement is true of ocean currents?

1 Global wind patterns help create ocean currents.

2 Ocean currents move a short distance before disappearing.

3 Ocean currents are large rivers of salt water flowing across deserts.

Currents of warmer water flow toward the Equator.

i believe 1. Global wind patterns help create ocean currents.

Explanation:

The winds pull surface water with them, creating currents.

answer: fact: italy has over 300 islands ranging from extremely small uninhabited islands to the huge island of sicily.

explanation:

opinion: italy has way to many islands

you probably know the answer. stop asking stupid questions and making me waste my time. j.k. ; )   b.t.w. what are three ratios equivalent to 5 : 11? thx