Due to the rotation of the Earth on its axis, winds blowing in the Northern Hemisphere always deflect to the right, while winds in the Southern Hemisphere always deflect to the left.

What phenomenon is this?

Pressure difference

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Cyclonic depressions

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Ocean currents

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Coriolis effect

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Solution

The correct option is D Coriolis effect
Due to the rotation of the Earth on its axis, winds blowing in the Northern Hemisphere always deflect to the right, while winds in the Southern Hemisphere always deflect to the left. This phenomenon is referred to as the Coriolis Effect.

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