Meteorology · Wind
In the Northern Hemisphere, the Coriolis effect deflects moving air:
- ATo the left of its direction of motion
- BTo the right of its direction of motion✓ Correct
- CStraight toward the nearest low
- DVertically upward
Explanation
The Coriolis effect deflects moving air to the right in the Northern Hemisphere (and to the left in the Southern). This is why winds circulate counterclockwise around Northern Hemisphere lows and clockwise around highs.
Authority: Bowditch (Pub. No. 9)
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