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← GeographyWhich outcome regarding air masses results because of the Coriolis effect?
A)Deflection to right in hemisphere✓
B)Direct movement to cooler regions
C)Air masses move directly poles
D)Increased speed across Earth's surface
💡 Explanation
Air masses deflect to the right in the Northern Hemisphere because of the apparent Coriolis effect that results from Earth's rotation; therefore air circulation patterns shift, rather than moving directly north or south.
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