The Deflection Produced by the Coriolis Force Is Caused by

question 31

Multiple Choice

The deflection produced by the Coriolis force is caused by

• A) the fact that Earth's rotation decreases in speed toward the poles.
• B) differing pressure gradients.
• C) forces that affect winds but not ocean currents.
• D) air temperature.
• E) the fact that Earth revolves.

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