If you were standing on top of a high mid-Pacific island at 15 ° north latitude, from which direction would you expect the wind to come? (Hint: Don't forget to consider the Coriolis effect!)
A) north
B) south
C) northwest
D) northeast

Question

If you were standing on top of a high mid-Pacific island at 15 ° north latitude, from which direction would you expect the wind to come? (Hint: Don't  forget to consider the Coriolis effect!)
A) north
B) south
C) northwest
D) northeast

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

At 15° north latitude, the trade winds are influenced by the Coriolis effect, which deflects winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere. This results in winds coming from the northeast.

If You Were Standing on Top of a High Mid-Pacific