Because of the Coriolis Effect, Surface Ocean Currents Are Deflected

question 100

Multiple Choice

Because of the Coriolis effect, surface ocean currents are deflected to the_______ of their path of motion in the Northern Hemisphere.

• A) west
• B) east
• C) right
• D) left

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