how are ocean currents on the northern hemisphere different from currents in the southern hemisphere?
a. currents in the northern hemisphere always carry cold water
b. currents in the northern hemisphere always carry warm water
c. currents in the northern hemisphere tend to move in a clockwise pattern
d. currents in the northern hemisphere tend to move in a counterclockwise pattern
c. currents in the northern hemisphere tend to move in a clockwise pattern
The correct answer is d. Currents in the northern hemisphere tend to move in a counterclockwise pattern.
In the northern hemisphere, ocean currents generally move in a counterclockwise direction. This is due to the rotation of the Earth. The Coriolis effect, caused by the Earth's rotation, deflects the currents to the right, creating a counterclockwise pattern.
On the other hand, in the southern hemisphere, ocean currents tend to move in a clockwise direction due to the Coriolis effect. This is the opposite of what happens in the northern hemisphere.