Question : The force of deflection was first discovered by:
Option 1: Coriolis
Option 2: Ferrel
Option 3: Thornthwaite
Option 4: Koeppen
Correct Answer: Ferrel
Solution : The correct option is Ferrel .
William Ferrel created hypotheses that thoroughly described the mid-latitude atmospheric circulation cell. He showed that rising warm air had a propensity to draw in air from more southerly, warmer locations and carry it poleward as a result of the Coriolis effect.