The Coriolis effect ________________
A)keeps the wind circulating at constant speed around the planet
B)is caused by the moon
C)keeps Earth from spinning too fast
D)is caused by earth's rotation
E)results in seasonal periods of 24 -hour darkness at the poles in winter

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The Coriolis effect is caused by Earth's rotation, where as Earth spins, objects moving in a straight path appear to be deflected to one side in the Northern Hemisphere and to the other side in the Southern Hemisphere. It affects the movement of air masses and causes the rotation of cyclones and anticyclones in the atmosphere.

The Coriolis Effect ________________