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Coriolis force plays a role in how many of the following?

1. Formation of meanders

2. Direction of trade winds

3. Directing Jet Streams

4. Impact crater

Only One

Only Two

Only Three

All Four

Explanation:

The Coriolis force plays a role in:

Direction of trade winds

Directing Jet Streams

The Coriolis force, due to the Earth's rotation, affects the direction of large-scale air movements such as the trade winds and jet streams. It does not directly influence the formation of meanders (which are related to river flow dynamics and landscape) or impact craters (formed by extraterrestrial impacts). Therefore, it has a role in 2 of the listed phenomena.

By: Abhishek Sharma

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