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Which phenomenon causes the 'bending' of winds on Earth, influencing climate?
AGreenhouse effect
BCoriolis effect
CAlbedo effect
DTyndall effect
✓ Correct Answer: B — Coriolis effect
The Coriolis effect, caused by the Earth's rotation, deflects moving air to the right in the northern hemisphere and left in the southern.
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