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Question
Define the following term:
Coriolis force
Definition
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Solution
This force is created by the rotation of the earth as the winds in different belts deflect towards the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Factors Affecting Direction and Velocity of Wind
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Chapter 14: Atmospheric Pressure and Winds - EXERCISES [Page 136]
