A climate expert analyses why the southern hemisphere gyres (gyres) rotate in a particular direction. Which of the following factors mainly explains the rotation pattern of these ocean gyres?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

  1. (A) Wind direction drives all rotation
  2. (B) The Earth's rotation deflects water movement
  3. (C) Landmass distribution alters the flow
  4. (D) Temperature gradients push the water

Verified Answer

Option (B): The Earth's rotation deflects water movement


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