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The Coriolis effect _____.

drives deep ocean currents
causes Earth's high and low tides
causes surface currents to move in circular paths
is caused by the gravitational pull of the moon

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Cause surface currents to move in circular paths.
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Answer:

causes surface currents to move in circular paths

Step-by-step explanation:

Coriolis force is a pseudo force that acts on an object which is in motion in a rotating frame of reference. The Coriolis effect causes the winds to move in circular path due to rotation of Earth. In Northern hemisphere, the surface currents rotate counterclockwise and in southern hemisphere, the currents rotate clockwise.

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