Which atmospheric phenomenon occurs when the Coriolis effect deflects prevailing surface winds over long ocean stretches?

💡 Explanation

When persistent winds driven by pressure gradients are deflected by the Coriolis effect over vast ocean surfaces, Ekman transport occurs because of a net water movement 90° from the the direction of prevailing wind inducing rotational flow. Therefore Formation of Ocean Gyres result, rather than thermohaline changes, suppressed upwelling, or weakened boundaries which engage dissimilar mechanisms.

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