The Coriolis Effect Causes Wind to Have an Apparent Deflection

question 93

Multiple Choice

The Coriolis effect causes wind to have an apparent deflection to the:

• A) left in the northern hemisphere
• B) right in the southern hemisphere
• C) right in both the northern and southern hemispheres
• D) none of these

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Definitions:

Organ of Corti

A structure located in the cochlea of the inner ear, containing hair cells that act as the primary sound receptor for auditory sensation.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity of the inner ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing, converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses.

Malleus

A small bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations from the eardrum to the incus.

Stapes

The smallest bone in the human body, located in the middle ear, and is involved in transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear.