Winds blowing from the north in the southern hemisphere will appear to :
A) be deflected toward the east.
B) be deflected toward the west.
C) circulate counterclockwise.
D) circulate clockwise.
E) travel in a straight line.

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In the southern hemisphere, the Coriolis effect causes moving air to be deflected to the left, which means winds blowing from the north will appear to be deflected toward the east.

Winds Blowing from the North in the Southern Hemisphere Will