Question

which of the following produces the energy, initial motion and direction of the surface current of the ocean

Answer 1

Prevailing winds is the main cause of these factors.

Answer 2

Wind produces the energy, initial motion and direction of the surface current of the ocean.An ocean current is a seasonal directed movement of seawater.
Surface ocean currents are primarily affected by wind. The Gulf Stream is example of it. Trade winds push water along the top of the ocean and this results in formation of surface currents.