Currents are more intense on the _______ side of the North Pacific and North Atlantic Oceans.
A) northern
B) southern
C) eastern
D) western
E) None of these are correct; they are not more intense on one side.

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Currents are more intense on the western side of the North Pacific and North Atlantic Oceans. This is due to the Coriolis effect, which causes the water to pile up on the western side and flow eastward, creating stronger currents on the western side.

Currents Are More Intense on the _______ Side of the North