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Global winds are found in each convection region. Because convection cells are in a set place in the atmosphere and the Earth is spinning on its axis, the winds appear to curve.

The apparent curving of the winds is called ___________.

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the Curvature effect


the global wind effect


atmospheric curving


the Coriolis effect

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coriolis effect that's due to the motion of the Earth
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Answer: The Coriolis effect

Explanation: The Coriolis effect is because of the gravitational pull of the moon, basically gravity

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