Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> What explains the eastward flow of the equatorial counter-current?

• A. The Earth’s rotation on its axis
• B. Convergence of the two equatorial currents
• C. Difference in salinity of water
• D. Occurrence of the belt of calm near the equator

Answer 1

The correct option is A The Earth’s rotation on its axis

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Earth rotates from west to east, so the piled up water due to earth's rotation will come down on its eastern side and will thus flow in the eastward direction.So earth's rotation explains the eastward flow of equatorial counter current.