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Setler [38]
3 years ago
11

Most of the currents identified have a circular shape. This is because as the air and water move between the equator to the pole

s, they are also affected by the Coriolis effect, which makes them follow a more circular path. Lesson 2. 11 Question 10 options: True False.
Geography
1 answer:
elena55 [62]3 years ago
4 0

The Coriolis Effect causes objects (such as planes or air currents) traveling vast distances around the Earth to appear to move in a circle rather than a straight line.

<h3 /><h3>How does the Coriolis effect affect wind and ocean currents?</h3>

The force, known as the "Coriolis effect," deflects the direction of winds and ocean currents. Wind and currents are deflected to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.

The principal ocean currents in the northern hemisphere tend to spiral clockwise, whereas those in the southern hemisphere tend to spiral counter-clockwise. The Coriolis force is an inertial force caused by the earth's rotating reference frame.

Thus, The statement is true.

For more information about Coriolis Effect refer to the link:

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