Which of the following conditions defines the Ekman spiral?
A)the air flow into a centre of low pressure
B)the turning of water with depth
C)the circulation of surface water around a gyre
D)the air flow out of a region of high pressure

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The Ekman spiral refers to the rotation of water with depth caused by the Coriolis effect and friction with the surface layer of water. It is often observed in ocean currents and is characterized by a spiral-like pattern where the direction of flow changes with depth, with the top layer of water moving at an angle to the wind direction and each subsequent layer moving progressively slower and at a slightly different angle. None of the other conditions listed describe the Ekman spiral.

Which of the Following Conditions Defines the Ekman Spiral