Which deflection occurs on ocean currents due to the Coriolis effect closer to the Earth's equator?

💡 Explanation

Near the equator, the Coriolis effect is minimal because the rotational speed is highest and the angle of incidence of the Coriolis force is near zero, thus deflection is minimised. Therefore, we see the minimal deflection, rather than intensified currents or variable, weather-dependent ones, due to differing factors influencing them beyond the Coriolis effect at the equator.

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