Question

The spin of Earth creates the Coriolis effect. This effect causes which current patterns to occur? Choose all that apply
Surface ocean water in the Northern Hemisphere moves clockwise.
Surface ocean water in the Southern Hemisphere moves clockwise.
Surface ocean water in the Northern Hemisphere moves counterclockwise.
Surface ocean water in the Southern Hemisphere moves counterclockwise.
Surface ocean water moves clockwise in both hemispheres.
Surface ocean water moves counterclockwise in both hemispheres.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is options (1) and (4).

Explanation:

Due to the rotation of the earth Coriolis force is generated. As the earth rotates from the west to the east, it changes the pattern of global wind and ocean water movement.

This force allows the ocean surface water to move in the clockwise direction in the northern hemisphere, and anticlockwise in the southern hemisphere.

Thus, the correct answer is options (1) and (4).