answersLogoWhite

0

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.

User Avatar

Eino Rolfson

Lvl 13
2y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

The apparent curving of the winds is called?

the Coriolis effect


How did the Coriolis effect influence winds?

it affected influince winds because coriolis can go out of control so it makes winds stronger.


At which location does the coriolis force have the least effect on wind?

The Coriolis effect has the least effect on winds in equatorial regions and the most effect on winds in polar regions. Coriolis effect deflects winds to the right of their initial direction in the northern hemisphere and left of their initial direction in the southern hemisphere.


In the northern hemisphere the Coriolis effect causes winds to curve to the what?

The coriolis force is strongest at the poles


In the Northern Hemisphere the Coriolis effect makes winds .?

bend to the right of their motion


What is the effect of earths rotations on the direction of winds and currents?

The Coriolis effect


What is the effect of Earth's rotation on the direction of winds and currents.?

Coriolis effect


Which deflects winds to the east and west?

Coriolis effect


What directions does the Coriolis effect cause winds to turn in the Northern Hemisphere versus in the Southern Hemisphere?

The coriolis effect is the apparent curve of a straight moving object (it turns to the Right in the Northern Hempishere). The coriolis effect is caused by different rotation speeds.


What is the force that deflects prevailing winds?

The Coriolis effect is the force that deflects prevailing winds


What is the effect of earths rotation on the direction of winds and currents called?

The Coriolis effect


What is the effect of earths rotation of the direction of winds and currents called?

The Coriolis effect