Coriolis effect

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The way in which the rotation of the earth bends the path of winds, sea currents, and objects that fly through different latitudes.[1] For instance, when you flush a toilet in the Northern Hemisphere, the water goes down in a clockwise direction. But if you flush the same toilet in the Southern Hemisphere, it will go down in a counter-clockwise direction.

References

  1. Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Physical Science. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000