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Wind- Origin and its Effects

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In the northern hemisphere, wind get deflected towards the ______ of their original direction.

A

left

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north

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C

south

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D

right

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Solution

The correct option is D right
In the northern hemisphere, winds get deflected towards the right of their original direction, whereas in the southern hemisphere they get deflected toward the left of their original direction.

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