Which effect does the Coriolis force primarily have on large-scale atmospheric convection cells?

💡 Explanation

When air masses move across the Earth's surface, the Coriolis force causes deflection due to Earth's rotation, resulting in an apparent force that deflects moving objects relative to the rotating frame. Therefore airstreams are deflected east/west, rather than size increase, vertical intensification, or pressure weakening, all which involve other mechanisms.

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