The Earth's rotation causes wind currents to circulate in certain ways, this is called the a. Coriolis effect b. Climate effect c. Jet effect d. Rain shadow effect

The Earth's rotation causes moving air (and water) to turn and twist instead of just traveling in straight lines, which is known as the Coriolis effect. This phenomenon is crucial for understanding weather patterns and ocean currents—without it, our climate would be dramatically different! In a fun twist, think of the Coriolis effect like a giant merry-go-round in the sky! As air moves toward the equator, it curves due to Earth's spin—high-speed winds like the trade winds form along with various storm systems. Next time you’re on a spinning ride, just remember: our planet is doing its own spin dance!