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Geography GK · Q95

Atmosphere

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 95

Q95

In the northern hemisphere, currents are deflected to their right due to ________

A.
Centrifugal force
B.
Coriolis force
Answer
C.
Cyclonic storms
D.
None of these

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The force, called the "Coriolis effect," causes the direction of winds and ocean currents to be deflected. In the Northern Hemisphere, wind and currents are deflected toward the right, in the Southern Hemisphere they are deflected to the left.