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When the wind is deflected due to the rotation of the earth, it is called as

  1. geostropic wind

  2. polar wind

  3. westerlies

  4. trade winds
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Explanation

Geostrophic winds occur when the pressure gradient force is balanced by the Coriolis force caused by Earth's rotation. This deflection due to rotation is the key characteristic that separates geostrophic winds from other wind types like trade winds or westerlies, which are named primarily by their location and general circulation patterns.

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