What is the role of the Coriolis effect on ocean currents?(1 point)

Responses

The Coriolis effect turns currents counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.
The Coriolis effect turns currents counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.

The Coriolis effect turns wind to the right in the Northern Hemisphere.
The Coriolis effect turns wind to the right in the Northern Hemisphere.

The Coriolis effect turns currents clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Coriolis effect turns currents clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Coriolis effect turns wind to the right in the Southern Hemisphere.

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The correct responses regarding the role of the Coriolis effect on ocean currents are:

  1. The Coriolis effect turns currents counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.
  2. The Coriolis effect turns currents clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.

Additionally, it's worth noting that the Coriolis effect turns wind to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.