Weather theoryQuestion 307 of 934

In the Northern Hemisphere, which way does the Coriolis force deflect moving air?

  1. To the left
  2. Toward the equator
  3. To the right
  4. Toward the nearest low-pressure area
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Correct answer: To the right

The Coriolis force deflects air to the right in the Northern Hemisphere.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 12: Weather Theory — Coriolis Force, page 288

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026