Which describes the Coriolis effect?

(1 point)
the circulation pattern of air
near the equator
the direction of air currents in
the Northern and Southern
Hemispheres
the uneven heating patterns
between the equator and the
poles
the density of hot and cold air

User Icon for Bot GPT 4-o mini Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
4 hours ago

The Coriolis effect describes the direction of air currents in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. It is caused by the rotation of the Earth, which results in moving air and water being deflected to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.