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Due to Coriolis effect, the winds deflect towards ______ in the northern hemisphere. - Geography

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Due to Coriolis effect, the winds deflect towards ______ in the northern hemisphere.

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  • Right

  • Left

  • No deflection

  • Reverses

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Solution

Due to Coriolis effect, the winds deflect towards right in the northern hemisphere.

Explanation:

Due to the Coriolis effect, winds in the Northern Hemisphere are deflected to the right of their direction of motion. This deflection is caused by Earth’s rotation and affects wind patterns, making them turn clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere. In contrast, in the Southern Hemisphere, winds are deflected to the left.

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Chapter 13: Atmospheric Pressure and Winds - SOLVE AND SCORE [Page 139]

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Rachna Sapra Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 13 Atmospheric Pressure and Winds
SOLVE AND SCORE | Q A. 6. | Page 139
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