Question

Ocean surface currents Group of answer choices form counterclockwise circles in the northern hemisphere. flow smoothly, with few eddies. are found only in low- and mid-latitude areas. are influenced by the Earth's rotation.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is ''are influenced by the Earth's rotation.''

Explanation:

Ocean currents are the fastest and most constant part of ocean water. These flows are caused by the differences in temperature and salinity that the different seas and oceans of the world have, among other factors such as the rotation of the Earth. One of the forces that influences the movement of ocean currents is the rotational movement of planet Earth. Due to the effect called Coriolis force, it makes ocean waters rotate and flow in different directions according to their geographic location, for this reason, in the Equator, rotation has a lesser effect on the force of water movement. The further from the equator the waters are, the slower their movement will be, since the Earth rotates faster at the equator.