How does the Earth's rotation affect wind and ocean current patterns? Question 5 options: The rotation of the earth causes the Coriolis effect, which results in wind and ocean currents having a curved shape. The rotation of the earth causes the Coriolis effect, which results in wind and ocean currents having straight flow. The Earth's rotation does not affect the wind patterns, just the ocean currents. The Earth's rotation does not affect the ocean currents, just the wind patterns. Page 5 of 5 4 of 5 questions saved

"The rotation of the earth causes the Coriolis effect, which results in wind and ocean currents having a curved shape."

Explanation:

Our planet's rotation generates a force on every object revolving comparative to the Earth. Due to Earth's roughly spherical shape, this force is highest at the extremes and minimum at the Equator. The force, called the "Coriolis effect," causes the way of winds and ocean currents to be deflected. The Coriolis effect describes how Earth's rotation steers winds and surface ocean currents. Unlike land, air and water move freely (in the absence of obstacles). The Coriolis effect causes the path of a freely moving object to appear to curve. This is because Earth is rotating beneath the object.