The Coriolis Effect Causes the Apparent Deflection of Currents Due

question 45

Multiple Choice

The Coriolis effect causes the apparent deflection of currents due to ________.

• A)changes in wind speed
• B)the rotation of Earth
• C)changes in ocean currents
• D)the location of the Moon

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Three-Domain System

Classification system that places all organisms into one of three large domains—Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.

Archaea

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Eukarya

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