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Geography GK · Q143

Atmosphere

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 143

Q143

Wind in the Southern hemisphere is deflected towards left due to ________

A.
Temperature variations
B.
Rotation of the earth
Answer
C.
Difference in pressure
D.
Difference in water content

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Because the Earth rotates on its axis, circulating air is deflected toward the right in the Northern Hemisphere and toward the left in the Southern Hemisphere. This deflection is called the Coriolis effect.