Question

the gulf stream current is deflected by north america, causing the current to change direction. what is this concept called? a. continental deflection c. pycnocline b. the coriolis effect d. conveyor belt cycling

Answer 1

Hello.

The answer is: continental deflection

Continental deflection is when water builds up or changes directions. Its not pycnocline because pycnocline is when water increases by depth. Its also not the Coriolis effect because thats weather paterns. Its also not conveyor belt cycling because that is when water is moving around the world.

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Answer 2

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option A. The gulf stream current is deflected by north america, causing the current to change direction. This is called continental deflection. It is the process when a continent deflects the movement of a current (water or air).