The Coriolis Force Is the Force

question 106

Multiple Choice

The Coriolis force is the force

• A) that causes winds to move parallel to isobars because of the combined effect of the pressure gradient force and geostrophic force.
• B) created by the Earth's rotation that causes winds to be deflected to the left in the Northern Hemisphere and to the right in the Southern Hemisphere.
• C) that causes winds to move perpendicular to isobars because of the combined effect of the pressure gradient force and geostrophic force.
• D) created by the Earth's rotation that causes winds to be deflected to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
• E) that makes air rise, move horizontally, sink, and move horizontally back to where they originally rose, making a loop.

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