Assume a southerly wind begins to flow over a large lake. At the opposite end of the lake what is the likely direction of this wind?
A)southeasterly
B)southwesterly
C)northwesterly
D)southerly

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The opposite end of the lake will experience a northwesterly wind due to the Coriolis effect, which causes the wind to deflect to the right in the northern hemisphere. Therefore, a southerly wind will turn to the right and become southwesterly at the opposite end of the lake.

Assume a Southerly Wind Begins to Flow Over a Large