Chapter 2- The Coriolis Effect Flashcards

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What’s the definition of The Coriolis Effect?

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The effect of the earths rotation on wind and other airborne objects.

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What’s the result of Deflection In then northern hemisphere?

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Clockwise rotations of global, ocean currents, jets etc.

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Which direction is deflection to in the Southern Hemisphere?

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The left.

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What’s the main cause of the coriolis effect?

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The earths rotation.

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Where is the Place that the coriolis effect is least at?

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The equator.

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