The Coriolis Effect and gravity maintains the hill of water present in the center of oceanic gyres. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
ANS: F
There is a hill of water that is in the center of each gyre. This hill is maintained by wind energy. There
is a balance between wind energy and friction, the Coriolis Effect, and gravity. Information can be
found in the section Surface Currents Are Driven by the Winds.
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