The Coriolis effect causes fluids or objects moving in the air or water to appear to be deflected because of the ____________.
A) ceaseless bombardment of Earth by solar radiation
B) slow migration of Earth's magnetic field, due to convection in the outer core
C) effects of plate tectonics on oceans and airmasses
D) rotation of the Earth

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The Coriolis effect results from the rotation of the Earth, which causes objects in motion (such as air or water) to appear to be deflected to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Coriolis Effect Causes Fluids or Objects Moving in the Air