Which of the following is/are environmental effects of Rotation of the Earth? 1. Daily or diurnal rhythm in day-light and air temperature 2. Flow path of both air and water are turned consistently in a side-ward direction 3. The movement of the tides Sele

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Q: 41 (NDA-I/2019)

Which of the following is/are environmental effects of Rotation of the Earth?
1. Daily or diurnal rhythm in day-light and air temperature
2. Flow path of both air and water are turned consistently in a side-ward direction
3. The movement of the tides
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

NDA-I

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0,8,8,5,3,8,0

The correct answer to the question is option 3: 1, 2 and 3.

Explanation:

1. Daily or diurnal rhythm in day-light and air temperature: The rotation of the Earth causes the alternation between day and night. As the Earth rotates on its axis, different regions are exposed to sunlight, leading to the daily cycle of light and darkness. This cycle affects various environmental factors, including the temperature of the air. During the day, when a region is facing the sun, it receives direct sunlight and experiences higher temperatures. At night, when the region is facing away from the sun, it receives less light and heat, leading to cooler temperatures.

2. Flow path of both air and water are turned consistently in a side-ward direction: The rotation of the Earth creates a phenomenon known as the Coriolis effect. This effect causes moving air and water to be deflected to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere. This deflection alters the flow path of air and water bodies, influencing weather patterns and ocean currents.

3. The movement of the tides: The rotation of the Earth also plays a role in the movement of tides. Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the

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