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Winds move in a _____ direction in the Northern Hemisphere and in a _____ direction in the Southern Hemisphere because of the Coriolis effect.

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To firstly answer this question, you must know what the Coriolis effect is. In simple terms, it can be defined as something that causes displacement - making things move at a curve, rather than a straight line. This aforementioned effect applies to winds within the hemispheres. Here's how this effect messes with the winds.

Winds move in a counterclockwise direction in the Northern Hemisphere and in a clockwise direction in the S. Hemisphere.

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