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OpenStudy (anonymous):

In your own words, explain how the Coriolis effect causes movement of ocean water from one place to another.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@seashell can you help me?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The Coriolis Effect causes winds and currents to form circular patterns. The direction that they spin depend on the hemisphere that they are in.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

that help?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The 'Coriolis Effect' describes how Earth's rotation steers winds and surface currents (Figure 14.14). The Earth is a sphere that spins on its axis in a counterclockwise direction when seen from the North Pole. The further towards one of the poles you move from the equator, the shorter the distance around the Earth. This means that objects on the equator move faster than objects further from the equator.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank youu :)

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