Multiple choice

Wind in the Southern hemisphere is deflected towards left due to

  1. Temperature variations

  2. Rotation of the earth

  3. Difference in pressure

  4. Difference in water content
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Explanation

The deflection of winds in the Southern Hemisphere towards the left is due to the Coriolis effect, which is caused by Earth's rotation. The Coriolis force deflects moving objects (including air masses) to the left in the Southern Hemisphere and to the right in the Northern Hemisphere. Temperature variations, pressure differences, and water content affect wind patterns but don't cause this deflection.

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