1 Name the force that is caused by the rotation of the earth. 2.2 What is the initial movement of air in a northern direction?

The force caused by the rotation of the Earth is called the Coriolis effect. This phenomenon influences weather patterns and ocean currents by causing winds and currents to turn rather than travel in a straight line. In the Northern Hemisphere, this results in moving air curving to the right, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it curves to the left. The initial movement of air in a northern direction typically occurs due to the warming of the Earth's surface. As the sun heats the ground, warm air rises and creates a low-pressure area. Surrounding cooler air, which has higher pressure, moves in to fill that void, often resulting in a northward flow in response to temperature gradients or prevailing winds.