environment medium Fill in the Blank

The Coriolis effect, which influences wind direction, is caused by Earth's _____.

  1. Revolution around the Sun
  2. Rotation on its axis
  3. Magnetic field
  4. Gravitational pull

Answer: Rotation on its axis

Earth's rotation deflects moving air and water to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and left in the Southern Hemisphere, affecting wind patterns.

Topic Atmospheric Science
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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