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Fantom [35]
3 years ago
10

Why does the North Pacific gyre move the way it does?

Geography
2 answers:
Alexeev081 [22]3 years ago
5 0

Answer: because of the earth's rotation, landmasses, and global wind patterns.

Explanation: In the Northern Hemisphere, ocean currents deflect towards the right/clockwise. wind drags on the ocean surface, causing water to move in the direction the wind is blowing.

*google information just differently worded*

Lena [83]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:  The North Pacific gyre move the way it does because wind drags on the ocean surface, causing water to move in the direction the wind is blowing.

(happy to help)

Explanation:

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