Because of the rotational movement of Earth, air moving north in the Northern Hemisphere will
A) be deflected east during winter and west during summer.
B) be deflected east during summer and west during winter.
C) be deflected east.
D) be deflected west.
E) not be deflected.

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Air moving north in the Northern Hemisphere is deflected to the east due to the Coriolis effect, which is caused by the Earth's rotation. This deflection occurs regardless of the season.

Because of the Rotational Movement of Earth, Air Moving North