The Coriolis effect results in the
A) rising of air at the equator.
B) falling of air near the poles.
C) deflection of moving air due to the rotation of Earth.
D) altitudinal variations in temperature.
E) release of heat once radiation strikes the Earth's surface.

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The Coriolis effect is the apparent deflection of moving objects (such as airplanes, wind, and ocean currents) when viewed from a rotating reference frame, in this case, Earth's rotation. This effect causes moving air to be deflected to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere, influencing weather patterns and ocean currents.

The Coriolis Effect Results in the