Question

The Coriolis effect is the result of which of these?

A.) The rotation of Earth on its axis


B.) The different air movements north and south of the equator


C.) The friction that slows down winds near Earth's surface


D.) Winds spinning off the equator

Answer 1

The coriolis effect was discovered in the 19th century by Gaspard. C. Coriolis. It simply relates to anything that moves freely on the surface of the earth including apparent curvature global winds and ocean currents.
This curvature is mainly due to the rotation of the earth around its axis.

Answer:
A.) The rotation of Earth on its axis

Answer 2

The answer is A.................................