Question

Which of the following statements best explains the Coriolis effect?

A. The curvature of the paths of Earth's winds is due to the curvature of the Earth's surface.
B. The curvature of the Earth is due to the movement of straight winds over the surface of the Earth.
C. The curvature of the Earth is due to the curvature of the winds over the surface of the Earth.
D. The curvature of the paths of Earth's winds is due to the movement of the winds over a rotating surface.

Answer 1

Answer: D is correct.

Explanation: A cannot be correct, as wind patterns are not due to the curvature of earth itself. B cannot be correct as winds don't travel in a straight pattern. C cannot be correct because the earth is not curved because of curved win patterns.