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Currents

Question 7 • SC332 Environmental Science B

How does the Coriolis effect make ocean currents appear to move?

Answer
A
back and forth
B
in a curved path
C
clockwise
D
against the Earth’s rotation

Explanation

The Coriolis effect comes from Earth’s rotation and deflects moving water rather than making it travel straight. This makes ocean currents appear to move in a curved path, so “in a curved path” is correct.

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