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Which statements about global winds are correct? Select ALL that apply.

The Earth's rotation does not affect global winds.

Global winds always travel in a straight line from the equator to the poles.

Global winds flow from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

Temperature differences between the equator and poles drive the circulation of global winds.

The Coriolis effect causes global winds to deflect to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and the left in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Correct statements: 3, 4, and 5.

- Global winds flow from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure (pressure gradient force drives the flow).
- Temperature differences between the equator and poles drive the circulation of global winds (differential heating creates the pressure differences).
- The Coriolis effect causes global winds to deflect to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.

Why the others are wrong:
- The Earth's rotation does affect global winds (via the Coriolis effect).
- Global winds do not travel in straight lines from equator to poles; they are deflected and form patterns (trade winds, westerlies, polar easterlies) because of the Coriolis effect and other forces.