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

AThe increase in temperature with altitude

BThe deflection of winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere

CThe variation in solar radiation received at different latitudes

DThe formation of high-altitude jet streams

Answer:

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

Read Explanation:

  • 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.


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