Question

what causes the curved pattern of global winds that results from the earth’s rotation? polar vortex trade winds coriolis effect ocean gyres

Explanation:

To determine the cause of the curved pattern of global winds due to Earth's rotation, we analyze each option:

• Polar vortex: A large - scale low - pressure system in polar regions, not related to the general curved wind pattern from Earth's rotation.
• Trade winds: A type of global wind, not the cause of their curved pattern.
• Coriolis effect: The apparent deflection of moving objects (including air masses) due to Earth's rotation. This deflection causes the curved pattern of global winds.
• Ocean gyres: Large - scale ocean current systems, not related to the curved pattern of global winds.

Answer:

C. Coriolis effect