Question 768Navigation General70% to pass
The direction of prevailing winds in the Northern hemisphere is caused by the _______________.
AI Explanation
A) Earth's rotation is the correct answer.
The direction of prevailing winds in the Northern hemisphere is caused by the Coriolis effect, which is a result of the Earth's rotation. As the Earth rotates, it causes the movement of air masses to be deflected to the right in the Northern hemisphere, resulting in the prevailing wind patterns.
The other options are incorrect because they do not directly determine the direction of prevailing winds. The magnetic field at the North Pole, Arctic cold fronts, and the Gulf Stream can influence wind patterns, but they are not the primary cause of the overall prevailing wind direction in the Northern hemisphere.
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