Which phenomenon causes deflection in ocean currents setting up large-scale gyres?

💡 Explanation

When wind drives ocean currents, the Coriolis effect deflects these currents due to Earth's rotation, forcing movement to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and left in the Southern Hemisphere creating large gyres. These gyrations result, rather than lunar tides currents wind or density variations are responsible.

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