Question

The Coriolis force is responsible for which of the following phenomena?

• A. The increase in temperature with altitude
• B. The deflection of winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere
• C. The variation in solar radiation received at different latitudes
• D. The formation of high-altitude jet streams

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The deflection of winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere

• Due to Earth’s rotation, the Coriolis force deflects winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere, as described by Ferrel’s Law.