Question

Which of the following phenomenon is/are the effect of the rotation of the Earth?

1. Apparent movement of the Sun, the Moon and the Stars.
2. Flatness of the poles and bulge at the Equator.
3. Occurrence of sunrise, noon and sunset.
4. Magnetic field of the Earth.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

• A. 2 and 3
• B. 1,2 and 3
• C. 1,2,3 and 4
• D. 1 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1,2,3 and 4

The Rotational Effect of the Earth
1.Wind deflection caused by the Earth's rotation is known as the Coriolis Effect.
2.DOWN [SOUTH]: East UP [NORTH]: (On Surface)
3.Deflected to the right, Northern Hemisphere (clockwise)
4.Deflected left in the Southern Hemisphere (counter-clockwise)
5.High pressure winds blowing westward from 30 degrees north latitude.