Question
Which describes the Coriolis effect? (1 point)
the density of hot and cold air
the circulation pattern of air near the equator
the uneven healing patterns between the equator and the poles
the direction of air currents in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
the density of hot and cold air
the circulation pattern of air near the equator
the uneven healing patterns between the equator and the poles
the direction of air currents in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
Answers
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The Coriolis effect describes **the direction of air currents in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres**. It is the result of the Earth's rotation and causes moving air and water to turn and twist in different directions depending on the hemisphere.