The Coriolis Force

question 112

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.

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