Which effect on large-scale atmospheric circulation arises because Earth rotates?

💡 Explanation

The Coriolis effect, a deflection based on rotation, deflects winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere. This happens because of inertia; therefore, wind direction deflects rather than temperatures being modified directly or pressure gradients weakened.

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