Coriolis Effect Quiz

What direction does the Earth rotate, as mentioned in the context of the Coriolis Effect?

• From east to west

• From north to south

• From west to east

• From south to north

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What is the phenomenon called when Earth's rotation makes winds curve?

• The Wind Rotation Effect

• The Atmospheric Curve

• The Cyclone Effect

• The Coriolis Effect

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Because of the Coriolis Effect, in which direction do global winds in the Northern Hemisphere turn?

• Left

• Right

• Straight

• Downward

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In the Southern Hemisphere, the Coriolis Effect causes winds to curve in which direction?

• Right

• Left

• Upward

• Downward

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What is the Coriolis effect a result of?

• Earth's revolution around the Sun

• Earth's tilt on its axis

• Earth's rotation

• The gravitational pull of the Moon

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Without the Coriolis effect, how would global winds travel?

• To the right in both hemispheres

• In straight lines away from their sources

• To the left in both hemispheres

• In a circular pattern around the equator

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With the Coriolis effect, in which direction do global winds turn in the Northern Hemisphere?

• To the right

• To the left

• In a straight line

• In a circular pattern

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With the Coriolis effect, in which direction do global winds turn in the Southern Hemisphere?

• To the right

• To the left

• In a straight line

• In a circular pattern

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What is the effect of Earth's rotation on the direction of winds as depicted in the image?

• Earth's rotation has no effect on the direction of winds.

• Earth's rotation causes winds to blow in a straight direction.

• Earth's rotation causes winds to curve.

• Earth's rotation stops the winds.

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What factors combine to produce a pattern of calm areas and global wind belts around Earth?

• The Coriolis effect, local convection currents, and solar radiation

• The Coriolis effect, global convection currents, and other factors

• Ocean currents, global convection currents, and the greenhouse effect

• The greenhouse effect, local wind patterns, and the Coriolis effect

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