A student is creating a computer simulation of global wind patterns. He knows winds are most often calm along the Earth's equator, but and grow increasingly strong to the equator's north and south. The student places the sun in the simulation and tilts the Earth on its axis to simulate summer in the Northern Hemisphere. However, when the student observes the simulation, he does not see the wind patterns he expects.

Question

What should the student add to his simulation to make it more accurate?

A.
The student should incorporate the moon into his simulation.


B.
The student should include the Earth's rotation in his simulation.


C.
The student should change the Earth's tilt to simulate summer in the Southern Hemisphere.


D.
The student should incorporate water and land features into his simulation.

Answer 1

B. The student should include the Earth's rotation in his simulation.

Including the Earth's rotation is crucial for accurately simulating global wind patterns. The rotation affects the Coriolis effect, which influences wind direction and strength. Without accounting for this, the simulation may not produce the expected wind patterns observed in the real world.