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The deflection of ocean currents to the right in the Northern Hemisphere is caused by the:

A) Gravitational pull of the Moon
B) Coriolis effect
C) Thermohaline circulation
D) Magnetic field of the Earth

Correct Answer: B) Coriolis effect

The Coriolis effect is a result of the Earth's rotation. It causes moving objects (like wind and water currents) to be deflected to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere. This is fundamental to the formation of gyres.

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