Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Effects of the Coriolis

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the effects of the Coriolis force?

• A) The amount of Coriolis deflection is uniform from equator to poles.
• B) Coriolis deflection occurs only along parallels, not meridians.
• C) The Coriolis force is zero at the poles, increasing to maximum along the equator.
• D) The Coriolis force is zero along the equator, increasing to one-half of maximum at 30° latitude and maximum at the poles.

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