Which displacement occurs due to atmospheric pressure variations?

💡 Explanation

The Coriolis effect deflects trade winds because pressure gradients drive air movement. This apparent displacement is a consequence of Earth's rotation; therefore winds deflect northeast and southeast, rather than flowing directly north or south toward pressure centers.

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