alleryWhat is the deflection of winds caused by Earth's rotation called?
ACoriolis effect
BDoppler effect
CGreenhouse effect
DFoehn effect
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Coriolis effect
1. On a rotating planet moving air is deflected.
2. This deflection from Earth's rotation is the Coriolis effect.
3. The Doppler and greenhouse effects concern waves and heat, and foehn is a local wind.
_Source: Wikipedia, Wind, Lead section_
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