what direction does the earth rotate?

Earth science midterm review

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Daniella DePalma
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Back
Counterclockwise
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
what direction do the wind and water currents deflect towards in the NORTHERN hemisphere?
Back
To the right
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
what direction do the wind and water currents deflect towards In the SOUTHERN hemisphere?
Back
To the left
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Coriolis effect caused by?
Back
Earths Rotation
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Foucault pendulum supports that idea that the earth does what?
Back
Rotates
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
how many degrees per hour does the earth rotate?
Back
15 degrees per hour
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
what does rotation give us?
Back
Day and night
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