If the earth was standing still (not rotating),wind directions would
A) cease.
B) all run north and south.
C) all run east and west.
D) remain the same since earth rotation does not affect wind directions.
E) all run towards the equator.

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The wind curves around the earth due to its rotation; this is called the Coriolis Effect. Without the rotation the air rising from the surface of the earth would sink back to the earth at 30F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 north or south of the equator but would not curve.Bloom's

If the Earth Was Standing Still (Not Rotating),wind Directions Would