The Coriolis Effect in This Figure Shows the Deflection of Cold

question 10

Multiple Choice

The Coriolis effect in this figure shows the deflection of cold air as it rushes in to replace hot rising air above a low pressure zone. The Coriolis effect:

• A) usually is evident in local small storms less than a few kilometers wide
• B) is responsible for tornados and whirlwinds
• C) requires a very large air masses since it requires defection by the Earth's rotation
• D) is seen in smoke rising from a building fire
• E) all of these

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