Geography
How does the rotation of the earth influence the direction of the ocean currents?
Hydrosphere
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The Earth rotates on its axis from west to east. This rotation is the cause of a deflective force known as Coriolis Force which deflects the general direction of the ocean currents. For example, the currents flowing from Equator towards the North and South Poles are deflected to their right in the Northern Hemisphere and towards their left in the Southern Hemisphere.
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