Atmosphere

Question 1

What is the Coriolis effect?

Answer 1

Spinning of Earth on axis means winds are deflected - right in Northern Hemisphere and left in Southern Hemisphere

Question 2

What is the thermal equator?

Answer 2

Northern hemisphere tilts towards sun so receives more of the sun’s energy and tilts away during winter receiving less. Equatorial low pressure stays in line with sun. Moves north summer and south winter