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Which of the following statements is correct relating to Coriolis force?
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Which of the following statements is correct relating to Coriolis force?

A.

It is originated due to the rotation of the earth.

B.

It is responsible for the deflection of winds towards the right in the northern hemisphere and towards the left in the southern hemisphere.

C.

It is originated due to the changes in temperature and pressure of the air.

D.

More then one of the above

E.

None of the above

Correct option is D

Coriolis force is an apparent force created due to the rotation of the earth about its axis.  Coriolis Force deflects the wind to the right direction in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere, That’s why d is correct.

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