5. What is the Coriolis effect? What impact does it have on global circulation?
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Fourth Section
Global circulation is impacted by this and is governed by two factors: uneven solar heating and Earth's rotation.
First Section
The apparent deflection of a moving object form its initial course when its speed and direction are measured in reference to the surface of the rotating Earth.
Third Section
The deflection occurs for any horizontal movement of objects of mass and has no effect at the equator.
Fifth Section
The eastward rotation on earth on its axis deflect the moving air or water away form its initial course.
Second Section
The object is deflected to the right of its anticipated course in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
