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Winds — Geography STD 7 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7GeographyWinds1 Mark
Question
What effect does the rotation of the earth have on the wind?
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Answer

  • The direction of the winds is influenced by the rotation of the earth.
  • In the northern hemisphere, winds get deflected towards the right of their original direction, whereas in the southern hemisphere they get deflected toward the left of their original direction.

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