SC READY Science Grade 6 Practice Questions - South Carolina SC READY Science Assessment - Grade 6 Exam

How does Earth's rotation (Coriolis effect) influence major ocean surface currents in the Northern Hemisphere?

It stops currents from moving across the equator It deflects ocean currents to the left (counterclockwise) It pushes all currents directly toward the South Pole It deflects ocean currents to the right (clockwise)

Correct Answer:

It deflects ocean currents to the right (clockwise)

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