The spin of Earth creates the Coriolis effect. This effect causes which current patterns to occur? Check all that apply.Surface ocean water in the Northern Hemisphere moves clockwise.Surface ocean water in the Southern Hemisphere moves clockwise.Surface ocean water in the Northern Hemisphere moves counterclockwise.Surface ocean water in the Southern Hemisphere moves counterclockwise.Surface ocean water moves clockwise in both hemispheres.Surface ocean water moves counterclockwise in both hemispheres.
Answer
A
Surface ocean water in the Northern Hemisphere moves clockwise.
B
Surface ocean water in the Southern Hemisphere moves clockwise.
C
Surface ocean water in the Northern Hemisphere moves counterclockwise.
D
Surface ocean water in the Southern Hemisphere moves counterclockwise.
E
Surface ocean water moves clockwise in both hemispheres.
F
Surface ocean water moves counterclockwise in both hemispheres.
Explanation
The Coriolis effect deflects moving water to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere. This produces clockwise circulation in Northern Hemisphere ocean gyres and counterclockwise circulation in Southern Hemisphere ocean gyres. Therefore, the correct choices are “Surface ocean water in the Northern Hemisphere moves clockwise” and “Surface ocean water in the Southern Hemisphere moves counterclockwise.”
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