The Coriolis Effect causes winds to deflect in which direction in the Northern Hemisphere?
A
Towards the equator
B
To the left
C
Upward
D
To the right
Correct Answer: Option D — To the right
Explanation:
The Coriolis Effect caused by Earth's rotation deflects winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere. This effect influences global wind patterns ocean currents and weather systems causing hurricanes to rotate counterclockwise in the north and clockwise in the south.