The Coriolis Effect

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The apparent deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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Which type of wind blows from west to east?

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Westerlies.

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What is the primary cause of global wind patterns?

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Uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun.

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At what latitude is the Coriolis effect strongest?

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90 degrees North or South.

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What is the name of the wind belt located at around 30 degrees latitude in both hemispheres?

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Subtropical High.

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What are trade winds?

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Winds that blow from east to west in the tropics.

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How does the Coriolis effect influence weather patterns?

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It causes moving air and water to turn and twist, affecting storm paths.

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What is the difference between the Northern and Southern Hemisphere regarding the Coriolis effect?

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In the Northern Hemisphere, moving objects deflect to the right; in the Southern Hemisphere, they deflect to the left.

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What role does the sun play in wind patterns?

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The sun heats the Earth's surface unevenly, creating pressure differences that drive wind.

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What are westerlies?

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Winds that blow from west to east in the mid-latitudes.

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