If Earth did not rotate,air would flow
A)perpendicular to the isobars,i.e. ,straight across the isobars.
B)to the right of its direction of motion in the Northern Hemisphere.
C)to the left of its direction of motion in the Northern Hemisphere.
D)parallel to the isobars.
E)in a circular pattern.

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Without Earth's rotation, the Coriolis effect would not influence wind direction. Thus, air would flow directly from high to low pressure areas, perpendicular to the isobars, without being deflected to the right or left as it is with the Coriolis effect in play.

If Earth Did Not Rotate,air Would Flow