Coriolis Effect Worksheet
Explore the principles and impacts of the Coriolis Effect on Earth's systems.
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Coriolis Effect Worksheet
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1. What is the primary cause of the Coriolis Effect?
Gravitational pull of the moon
Earth's rotation
Solar radiation
Differences in air pressure
2. In the Northern Hemisphere, the Coriolis Effect deflects moving objects to the .
Left
Right
North
South
3. The Coriolis Effect is strongest at the and weakest at the .
4. Ocean currents and prevailing winds are significantly influenced by the .
5. The Coriolis Effect causes water to drain counter-clockwise in all sinks in the Northern Hemisphere.
True
False
6. Briefly explain how the Coriolis Effect influences global wind patterns.