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The Coriolis effect is the result of

A. Pressure gradient

B. Earth’* axis of inclination

C. Earth’* rotation

D. Earth’* revolution

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*Correct option (c) Earth' rotation**

Explanation:

The rotation of the Earth causes an interesting phenomenon on free moving objects on the Earth.

Objects in the Northern Hemisphere are deflected to the right, while objects in the Southern Hemisphere are deflected to the left.

The Coriolis effect thus tries to force winds to shift towards the right or left.

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