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The Coriolis Effect

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Q: What causes planetary winds to deflect when they blow from north to south?
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Which winds are not planetary winds?

Planetary winds are any winds that occur because of solar radiation. They are in direct correlation to the rotation of the earth. Planetary winds do not blow directly north or south.


Which winds are planetary winds?

Planetary winds are any winds that occur because of solar radiation. They are in direct correlation to the rotation of the earth. Planetary winds do not blow directly north or south.


Why do winds deflect instead of moving straight to the north or to the south?

Due to the Coriolis Force (as a consequence of the earth's rotation)


What was the causes of the civil war?

One of the causes was the North and South's differing views on slavery.


What were the causes that led the south to surrender?

the north cornered the south and stopped them from attaining food and water


In the northern hemisphere planetary winds blowing from north to south are deflected or curved toward the west What is this delection caused by?

Spinning of Earth on it's Axis


What causes the temperatures of the North and south poles?

It's because usually the farther you get away from the equator the colder it is north, south east or west and so on


What causes the wind to move in a particular direction?

The magnitisam in the north and south pole ada


What are three causes of the Civil War?

The South wanted to secede from the union, but the North wanted to stay as one country. The North wanted to abolish slavery but the South wanted to keep slavery.


Why causes the water level rise when Into the bath?

because the ice at north and south pole has melt


What causes ocean currents to move in different directions in different hemispheres?

North and South poles


What causes a tundra?

A tundra is caused by the strong cold magnetic field of the north or south pole.