How Does the Magnitude of the Coriolis Force Vary with Latitude

question 56

Multiple Choice

How does the magnitude of the Coriolis force vary with latitude?

• A)Deflection is zero at the equator and maximum at the poles
• B)Deflection is zero at the poles and maximum at the equator
• C)Deflection is zero at the equator and poles and maximum at mid-latitudes
• D)Deflection is zero at mid-latitudes and maximum at the equator and poles
• E)Deflection is constant across the Earth's surface

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