what effect does the rotation of the earth have on the winds please anwer it
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Our planet's rotation produces a force on all bodies moving relative to theEarth. Due to Earth's approximately spherical shape, this force is greatest at the poles and least at the Equator.
The force, called the "Coriolis effect," causes the direction of winds and ocean currents to be deflected.
In the Northern Hemisphere, wind and currents are deflected toward the right, in the Southern Hemisphere they are deflected to the left.
The force, called the "Coriolis effect," causes the direction of winds and ocean currents to be deflected.
In the Northern Hemisphere, wind and currents are deflected toward the right, in the Southern Hemisphere they are deflected to the left.
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The rotation of Earth causes large scale deflection of winds.
Explanation:
- Though it is not felt, the Earth rotates at great speed.
- This speed of Earth causes large masses of air to whirl on its surface.
- Due to this whirling action of the air masses, patterns of motion are formed.
- Depending on the latitudinal position, direction, and motion of the winds, they are grouped under different categories.
- The deflection of winds due to the rotation of the Earth is owed to the Coriolis effect caused by Earth's motion.
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