Question
Which describes the Coriolis effect? (1 point)
• the circulation pattern of air near the equator
• the density of hot and cold air
• the uneven heating patterns between the equator and the poles
• the direction of air currents in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
• the circulation pattern of air near the equator
• the density of hot and cold air
• the uneven heating 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, causing moving air (and water) to turn and twist in different directions based on the hemisphere they are in.