Question

Which of these statements best explains why the ocean currents in the Northern hemisphere tend to move in the clock-wise direction? (2 points) Question 14 options: 1) The currents deflect to the right due to the rotation of Earth. 2) The change in gravitational forces causes currents to move towards right. 3) The deflection of winds to the left causes the currents to move in the opposite direction. 4) The altered wind speed due to Earth's rotation causes the movement of ocean water.Which of these statements best explains why the ocean currents in the Northern hemisphere tend to move in the clock-wise direction? (2 points) Question 14 options: 1) The currents deflect to the right due to the rotation of Earth. 2) The change in gravitational forces causes currents to move towards right. 3) The deflection of winds to the left causes the currents to move in the opposite direction. 4) The altered wind speed due to Earth's rotation causes the movement of ocean water.

Answer 1

Answer: Option (1) is the correct option that is currents deflect to the right due to the rotation of Earth.

Step-by-step explanation:

The water on the surface of ocean is moved by winds that blow in certain direction because of the Coriolis effect and spinning of the Earth that's why ocean currents in the Northern hemisphere tend to move in the clock-wise direction.