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Which most likely contributes to the curving pattern of global winds?

Which most likely contributes to the curving pattern of global winds?-example-1
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The correct answer is - B. Coriolis effect.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the Northern Hemisphere winds appear to curve to the right as they move whereas, in the southern hemisphere, it looks as all the winds curve to the left.

This is known as the Coriolis effect, which occurs due to the rotation of the earth. The Coriolis Effect causes the movement of air to travel to long distances around the Earth to curve pattern.

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