If the Earth did not rotate, which of the following best describes how air would flow?
A)from the west
B)to the right of its direction of motion in the northern hemisphere
C)perpendicular to isobars
D)to the left of its direction of motion in the northern hemisphere

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Without Earth's rotation, the Coriolis effect would not exist, and air would flow perpendicular to isobars, which are lines of constant pressure. This is because air would move from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure, perpendicular to the isobars. The other options are incorrect because air would not have a consistent direction of flow, as it would be determined by pressure gradients and not affected by Coriolis.

If the Earth Did Not Rotate, Which of the Following