The Coriolis effect means that wind appears to deflect toward the
A)right in the Southern Hemisphere and toward the left in the Northern Hemisphere.
B)right in both Southern and Northern Hemispheres.
C)left in the Southern Hemisphere and toward the right in the Northern Hemisphere.
D)left in the Southern Hemisphere and toward the left in the Northern Hemisphere.

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The Coriolis effect is the apparent deflection of winds caused by Earth's rotation. In the Southern Hemisphere, winds appear to deflect towards the left, while in the Northern Hemisphere, winds appear to deflect towards the right. Therefore, the correct answer is C, where wind deflects towards the right in the Northern Hemisphere and towards the left in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Coriolis Effect Means That Wind Appears to Deflect Toward