Question

if earth did not rotate, how would air at the equator move?

there would be no movement

air would sink and move towards the poles

air would rise and move towards the poles

Answer 1

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Answer:   Air would rise and move towards the poles hope this helps you out :) Please let me know if you have any more questions

Answer 2

Answer: Option (3)

Explanation: If the rotation of the earth stops, then there will be a direct impact on the existing air circulation pattern.

If the earth stops rotating, then there will be no generation of the coriolis force. Coriolis force is the force that comes into the picture when the moving air masses gets deflected in both the hemisphere due to the rotation of the earth.

If there is no coriolis force, then there is no deflection of air mass. So the air mass would simply rise up, being less dense and migrate towards the poles without changing its path.

Thus, the correct answer is option (3).