Coriolis Effect

What is the Coriolis effect?

• The Coriolis effect is the result of gravitational forces between celestial bodies.

• The Coriolis effect is the phenomenon of ocean currents caused by the rotation of the Earth.

• The Coriolis effect is the apparent deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

• The Coriolis effect is the change in temperature due to the rotation of the Earth.

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What are the causes of the Coriolis effect?

• Gravitational pull of the Moon.

• Tectonic plate movement.

• Solar radiation.

• Rotation of the Earth on its axis

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How does the Coriolis effect influence weather patterns?

• The Coriolis effect causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

• The Coriolis effect causes moving air and water to be deflected, leading to the formation of global wind patterns and the rotation of large-scale weather systems.

• The Coriolis effect influences the formation of clouds and precipitation.

• The Coriolis effect creates ocean currents and tides.

In which hemisphere does the Coriolis effect deflect moving objects to the right?

• Western Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

True or False: The Coriolis effect is caused by the rotation of the Earth.

• The Coriolis effect is caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon.

• The Coriolis effect is caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis.

• The Coriolis effect is caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

• The Coriolis effect is caused by the rotation of the Earth.

What is the main factor that determines the strength of the Coriolis effect?

• direction of the moving object

• speed of the moving object

• temperature of the moving object

• size of the moving object

How does the Coriolis effect affect the direction of ocean currents?

• The Coriolis effect causes ocean currents to deflect.

• The Coriolis effect causes ocean currents to reverse.

• The Coriolis effect causes ocean currents to speed up.

• The Coriolis effect causes ocean currents to become stagnant.

What is the relationship between the Coriolis effect and the rotation of the Earth?

• The Coriolis effect is caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon.

• The Coriolis effect is caused by the rotation of the Earth.

• The Coriolis effect is caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

• The Coriolis effect is caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis.

In which direction does the Coriolis effect deflect moving objects in the Southern Hemisphere?

• up

• right

• left

• down

How does the Coriolis effect impact the flight paths of airplanes?

• The Coriolis effect causes airplanes to be deflected to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.

• The Coriolis effect causes airplanes to be deflected to the left in the Northern Hemisphere and to the right in the Southern Hemisphere.

• The Coriolis effect has no impact on the flight paths of airplanes.

• The Coriolis effect causes airplanes to fly in a straight line without any deflection.

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