Why do the winds appear curved above the surface of the Earth?

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SST · Answer 1 · 2021-10-09T06:45:55+0000

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Because the Earth rotates on its axis, circulating air is deflected toward the right in the Northern Hemisphere and toward the left in the Southern Hemisphere. This deflection is called the Coriolis effect. Click the image for a larger view.

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Why do the winds appear curved above the surface of the Earth?

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