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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: BCoriolis 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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