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← GeographyWhich mechanism contributes to the deflection of geostrophic currents near ocean basin western boundaries?
A)Coriolis force intensification✓
B)Ekman transport divergence
C)Thermohaline circulation suppression
D)Wind-driven mixing reduction
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As geostrophic currents approach western boundaries, the Coriolis force intensifies due to decreasing latitude, causing a stronger deflection and leading to the formation of narrow, fast-moving currents. Therefore, Coriolis force intensification results, rather than divergence, suppression, or mixing issues, which depend upon different driving forces.
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