The Coriolis Effect Arises Primarily from the

question 4

Multiple Choice

The Coriolis effect arises primarily from the

• A) curvature of Earth's surface.
• B) rotation of Earth around its axis.
• C) rotation of Earth around the sun.
• D) effect of winds high in the atmosphere.
• E) motion of the oceans in their basins.

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