It's called the 'coriolis' effect.
The Coriolis effect
The Coriolis effect
The effect of Earth's rotation on the direction of winds and ocean currents is known as the Coriolis effect. This phenomenon causes moving air and water to be deflected to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere due to the Earth's rotation.
It's called Coriolis force.
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Surface ocean currents flow in a circular pattern due to a combination of Earth's rotation (Coriolis effect) and the shape of the continents. The Coriolis effect causes water to deflect to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere, resulting in the circular motion of currents. This, along with the shape of the coastlines, influences the direction and pattern of ocean currents.
The Coriolis effect is the phenomenon that causes objects to be deflected in a curved path due to the rotation of the Earth. It influences the movement of air masses, ocean currents, and objects over long distances, leading to patterns such as the rotation of hurricanes and the direction of ocean currents.
because of the Earths rotation the ocean currents are not in straight lines. In the northern hemisphere they curve to the right
because of the Earths rotation the ocean currents are not in straight lines. In the northern hemisphere they curve to the right
Foucault Pendulum: The changing direction of the pendulum's swing demonstrates the rotation of Earth beneath it. Coriolis Effect: The deflection of moving objects like air currents and ocean currents is caused by Earth's rotation. Day-night cycle: The cycle of day and night is a direct result of Earth's rotation on its axis.
The Coriolis effect
Ocean currents cannot simply stop. They are driven mainly by weather systems, heat and the earths rotation