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What is the Coriolis Effect? |
The apparent movement of air or water due to Earth's rotation. |
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What are some causes of surface currents ( out of choices. )
A.) Ocean Currents B.) Global Winds C.) Tectonic Plates |
B.) Global Winds |
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True or False? Continental Deflection causes currents to change direction. |
True |
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How does the Coriolis Effect, effect currents? |
The Coriolis Effect effects the winds, which effects the currents. |
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True or False? Salinity effects the winds direction. |
False |
