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In what direction does the Coriolis effect deflect ocean and wind currents in the Northern Hemisphere at the equator?

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to the right heading north

to the right heading north

to the right heading south

to the right heading south

to the left heading north

to the left heading north

to the left heading south

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In the Northern Hemisphere, the Coriolis effect deflects ocean and wind currents to the right. However, at the equator itself, the Coriolis effect is effectively zero, so there is no deflection at the equator.

If considering movement away from the equator, currents heading north would be deflected to the right (east), and currents heading south would also be deflected to the right (west).

Since these options seem to be asking for the direction relative to the movement, the correct response for currents heading north is "to the right heading north," while for those heading south, it would be "to the right heading south."

Given that you are likely asking about movement away from the equator, if you want the specific answer for just at the equator, there isn't a proper deflection described by the options given. However, if framing in Northern Hemisphere terms:

Response: to the right heading north

Ocean currents have little influence on the global food chain.

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True

True

False

False.

Ocean currents play a significant role in the global food chain. They help distribute nutrients, influence climate patterns, and affect the migration and spawning patterns of marine species, which are all crucial for maintaining the balance of the marine ecosystem and ultimately affect the food supply for various organisms, including humans.

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What are the predictable winds that flow east to west along the equator and help determine historical and current routes that ships follow?

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loop current

loop current

conveyor belt

conveyor belt

trade winds

trade winds

Coriolis effect

The predictable winds that flow east to west along the equator are known as the trade winds.

So the correct response is:

trade winds