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Why does the North Pacific gyre move the way it does?

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Answer: because of the earth's rotation, landmasses, and global wind patterns.

Explanation: In the Northern Hemisphere, ocean currents deflect towards the right/clockwise. wind drags on the ocean surface, causing water to move in the direction the wind is blowing.

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Answer: The North Pacific gyre move the way it does because wind drags on the ocean surface, causing water to move in the direction the wind is blowing.

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