How would the Coriolis effect affect the space station?
A)The space station would curve to the right because it is above the Northern Hemisphere.
B)The space station would curve to the left because it is above the Southern Hemisphere.
C)The space station would not curve because it is above the equator and not affected.
D)The space station would not be affected because it is not in Earth's atmosphere.

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The Coriolis effect influences objects moving within Earth's atmosphere. The space station orbits outside the atmosphere, so it is not affected by the Coriolis effect.

How Would the Coriolis Effect Affect the Space Station