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In the Northern Hemisphere, which way does the Coriolis effect bend moving air?

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  1. To the right
  2. To the left
  3. Straight up

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References

  1. NOAA National Ocean Service: The Coriolis Effect oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/tutorial_currents/04currents1.html Checked 2026-10-10.

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