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प्रश्न
Give reasons for the following:
The winds are directed to the right of their flow in the Northern Hemisphere.
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उत्तर
The Coriolis force, in addition to the pressure force, is produced by the earth's rotation. It diverts winds. As a result of the Coriolis effect, winds in the Northern Hemisphere are pushed to the right of their normal direction.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Define the following term:
Pressure Gradient
Define the following term:
Winds
Define the following term:
Coriolis force
Define the following term:
Altitude
Define the following term:
Monsoons
How does the Coriolis Force vary latitudinally?
Give reasons for the following:
Mediterranean lands receive most of the rainfall in the winter season.
Give reasons for the following:
Humid air is lighter than dry air.
Distinguish between the following:
Summer and Winter Monsoons.
