The Coriolis Force

question 20

Multiple Choice

The Coriolis force

• A)drives air from areas of higher to lower barometric pressure.
• B)decreases with height above the surface.
• C)causes the apparent deflection of winds from a straight path.
• D)is the only force acting on flows of air in the upper troposphere.
• E)exerts a virtually uniform force on the atmosphere.

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