Question

The Coriolis effect causes surface ocean currents to _____.
A)flow in straight lines between the poles
B)bend and curve around the planet
C)move more quickly than deep ocean currents
D)sink toward the ocean floor, then rise again to the surface

Answer 1

D :)

Answer 2

There are many parallels between the atmosphere and the oceans. ... A disruption of ocean currents would lead to dramatic changes in the climate. ... no more than about 400 meters below the surface), and deep water currents (also ... Because of the Coriolis Effect, currents tend to flow in curves rather than in straight lines.

Answer 3

But the surface ocean still does sink as it flows in those lines near the poles

Answer 4

i mean curves, whatever. But I'm saying that they still do move as the water goes in that rotation

Answer 5

yes I know you are right, but i'm saving you from getting in trouble because we can't give direct answers... [ sorry not saying you are wrong ^_~]

Answer 6

You close this question now @amandanewsomm you have ur answer [D.]...

Have a great day everyone ^_^ [ @amandanewsomm & @Elise_a18 ]

Answer 7

Ha, not many people get in trouble for it tho. Lots of people say that then go and o it themselves :P

Answer 8

Ya but @Abhisar was here sooo... Yah I prefer NOT to do it really EVER But especially NOT when moderators are around

Answer 9

Upwelling _____.



only happens in the open sea

happens when water sinks toward the ocean floor

happens when water rises to replace moving surface water

is caused by breaks or disruptions in a longshore current