Which effect does the Coriolis force have on warm ocean currents moving poleward from the equator?

💡 Explanation

As warm ocean currents move poleward, the Coriolis force induces deflection due to Earth's rotation, causing the currents to turn eastward in the Northern Hemisphere and westward in the Southern Hemisphere, thus creating gyres. Therfore deflection occurs, rather than acceleration, suppression, or deflection to coastal areas, which rely on different mechanisms.

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