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Do sea shells spiral in opposite directions with the direction of the Coriolis force of the hemisphere that they are in?
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Why does water flow down a drain the opposite direction in the Southern hemisphere?
Water flows in both directions regardless of hemisphere. In Physics, there is the Coriolis Effect that describes the flow/movement of water due to a variety of factors, and this is sometimes used to add validity to the myth, but the Coriolis Effect does not occur in small bodies of water such as a sink or toilet. The direction of water flow in a a sink or toilet depends on the direction that the water flows into the sink or toilet -- regardless of hemisphere. You can test this yourself by pouring a pitcher of water from the left side of a sink and then from the right side, you will see that the water will flow accordingly -- this experiment will have the same result in Sydney, Australia as it will in London, England.
What are the rocks on opposite sides of a fault that move in opposite directions or in the same direction at different rates called?
It is called the rock opposite glama
Where rocks on opposite sides of a fault move in opposite directions or in the same direction at different rates?
strike slip fault
In term of rotation what is the difference between high and low pressure system?
They rotate in opposite directions. High pressure rotates clockwise in the northern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere. Low pressure is just the opposite.
What directions do tornadoes normally turn in?
Normally they turn counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere. However, in very rare cases a tornado turns in the opposite direction from normal. These are called anticyclonic tornadoes.
Why are the gyres in the northern hemisphere separate from the gyres in the southern hemisphere?
The currents flow in opposite directions due to the Coriolis effect.
Why do toilets flush counter clockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere?
They don't. That is a myth. The direction that a toilet flushes depends on how the toilet is designed, not what hemisphere it's in. Due to the Coriolis Effect, large scale weather systems and ocean currents rotate in opposite directions in opposite hemispheres, but this effect does not influence things on the scale of toilet bowls.
Why water sinks in antyclock wise direction in northen hemispear?
It is a thing called the Coriolis effect. The Coriolis effect is an observed reversal in spin of "things" like water, storm systems, etc. (Toilets in the Northern Hemisphere spin in the opposite direction of those in the Southern) To better understand this effect, observe global weather patterns. High and Low pressure systems in the Northern hemisphere spin Clockwise and Counterclockwise, respectively. It is the opposite in the Southern Hemisphere, because of Earth's direction of rotation. This is the Coriolis Effect.
Different hemispheres-does water flow the opposite direction?
What you are talking about is the Coriolis effect. In the northern hemisphere currents rotate in a clockwise rotation and in the southern hemisphere current rotation is in an anti clockwise rotation.See related links below
What direction does the toilet bowl water go on the equator?
The Coriolis Effect only affects large bodies of water, for example, hurricanes are diverted from the equator because of the Coriolis Effect. The Coriolis effect would not affect a toilet enough to overcome the design of the fixture. The rim holes would start the swirling. Please read the Snopes page that explains this in greater detail. The link is attached.
Why does water flow down a drain the opposite direction in the Southern hemisphere?
Water flows in both directions regardless of hemisphere. In Physics, there is the Coriolis Effect that describes the flow/movement of water due to a variety of factors, and this is sometimes used to add validity to the myth, but the Coriolis Effect does not occur in small bodies of water such as a sink or toilet. The direction of water flow in a a sink or toilet depends on the direction that the water flows into the sink or toilet -- regardless of hemisphere. You can test this yourself by pouring a pitcher of water from the left side of a sink and then from the right side, you will see that the water will flow accordingly -- this experiment will have the same result in Sydney, Australia as it will in London, England.
How does the coriolis effect influences winds?
The Coriolis effect causes an air mass moving from the North Pole to the equator to bend to the west, or turn toward the right. In the Southern Hemisphere the opposite happens.
What is the opposite of changing direction?
The opposite of changing directions would be maintaining a course, or continuing in the same direction.
How will the winds of blowing out of a pressure system in the northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere blow?
They will blow in opposite directions.
How does the Coriolis effect influence?
The Coriolis effect causes an air mass moving from the North Pole to the equator to bend to the west, or turn toward the right. In the Southern Hemisphere the opposite happens.
How will the wind blowing out of a high pressure system in the northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere blow?
They will blow in opposite directions.
How will winds blowing out of a high pressure system in the northern hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere blow?
They will blow in opposite directions.
