The Coriolis effect causes the apparent deflection of currents as a result of
A) changes in wind speed.
B) the rotation of the Earth.
C) changes in ocean currents.
D) the location of the Moon.

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The Coriolis effect is a result of the rotation of the Earth. It causes objects, including ocean currents, to appear to move to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere. This occurs because different parts of the Earth's surface are moving at different speeds due to the Earth's rotation.

The Coriolis Effect Causes the Apparent Deflection of Currents as a Result