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5 May, 05:33

If the Earth didn't rotate, winds would travel in a straight line. But since the Earth does rotate, the

deflects these winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.

A. law of gravity

B. Coriolis effect

C. ionosphere

D. polor air masses

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  1. 5 May, 07:40
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    [ C. Coriolis Effect ]

    If the Earth didn't rotate, winds would travel north or south because of the differences in pressure and temperature. The Earth does rotate, so, the Coriolis Effect diverts the wind to the left of the Southern Hemisphere and right of the Northern Hemisphere. The Coriolis Effect is very important because it creates cyclonic weather system. s

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