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WAEC Geography 2002 Question 24

Question 24

Oceans and Lakes

The movement and direction of ocean currents are affected by the

  1. A.rate of evaporation of sea water
  2. B.rotation of the earth
  3. C.volume of ocean water
  4. D.relief of the ocean bed
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (rotation of the earth)

Explanation

The earth's rotation deflects currents to the right in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern (Coriolis force).