Which of the following statements are correct about ocean gyres?
- They are circular patterns of ocean currents formed by prevailing winds and the Coriolis effect.
- Subtropical gyres rotate clockwise in the northern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere.
- They contribute to the distribution of heat and nutrients across the ocean.
- All gyres are located at the poles.
1
2 and 4
2
1 and 4
3
1, 2, and 3
4
1, 3, and 4