What are the lines called that run around the earth in an east-west direction?

What is the general rule about surface currents? cold water flows along the ocean floor towards the equator. the east coasts of continents have cold surface currents, and the west coasts of continents have warm surface currents. seasonal and constant offshore winds create significant upwelling along the west coasts of south and north america and africa. the west coasts of continents have cold surface currents, and the east coasts of continents have warm surface currents.

Which two nations are doing the most to combat their environmental issues?

The creation of the european union has had all of the following effects except