Which phenomenon causes the Coriolis effect on major ocean currents near continental coastlines?

💡 Explanation

As the Earth rotates, water masses moving towards the pole experience an eastward force due to conservation of angular momentum, curving the currents. Therefore, angular momentum causes deflection, rather than buoyancy, solar heating or tides which cause vertical movements or localized flow changes.

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