NCEA Level 3 Earth And Space Science Practice Questions - New Zealand NCEA Level 3 Earth And Space Science Exam

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In the Southern Hemisphere, how does the Coriolis effect alter the direction of moving ocean surface currents relative to wind direction?

It deflects moving ocean currents to the left of their path of motion It deflects moving ocean currents to the right of their path of motion It accelerates currents directly parallel to the wind vector without deflection It forces surface currents downwards into deep trench subduction zones

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It deflects moving ocean currents to the left of their path of motion

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