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Q: Which of the following phenomenon is responsible for coriolis force.
  • A. Rotation of the earth around its axis
  • B. Gravitational pull from the moon
  • C. Differential heating of ocean water
  • D. Revolution of earth around the sun
Correct Answer: Option A - The deflection in the wind due to the Rotation speed of the earth is known as coriolis force. The earth rotates on its axis due to rotation. Day and night happens due to rotation of earth.
A. The deflection in the wind due to the Rotation speed of the earth is known as coriolis force. The earth rotates on its axis due to rotation. Day and night happens due to rotation of earth.

Explanations:

The deflection in the wind due to the Rotation speed of the earth is known as coriolis force. The earth rotates on its axis due to rotation. Day and night happens due to rotation of earth.