Wind in the Southern hemisphere is deflected towards left due to ________
A. Temperature variations
B. Rotation of the earth
C. Difference in pressure
D. Difference in water content
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
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.This Question Belongs to Geography >> Atmosphere
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