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fahad

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Gyres in balance between the pressure gradient and the Coriolis effect are called ____________ gyres. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 2

The Coriolis effect causes gyres to flow to the ____________ in the Northern Hemisphere. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).



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Answer to Question 1

geostrophic

Answer to Question 2

right



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