Which describes the Coriolis effect? A. the direction of air currents in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. B. the density of hot and cold air. C. the circulation pattern of air near the equator. D. the uneven heating patterns between the equator and the poles.

Answer 1

A. the direction of air currents in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

The Coriolis effect refers to the deflection of moving objects, including air currents, caused by the rotation of the Earth. In the Northern Hemisphere, this effect causes moving air to turn to the right, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it causes air to turn to the left.