Which of the following statements about oceans is not true?
A) Ocean currents redistribute heat from the sun.
B) Most of the heat absorption by the oceans occurs in tropical waters.
C) Irregularly shaped continents cause currents to flow in circular patterns.
D) Differences in density of warm and cold seawater set up warm and cold currents.
E) Ocean currents flow counter-clockwise in the northern hemisphere.

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Ocean currents in the Northern Hemisphere generally flow in a clockwise direction due to the Coriolis effect, not counter-clockwise. This effect is a result of the Earth's rotation and influences the direction of wind and water currents across the planet.

Which of the Following Statements About Oceans Is Not True