Which of the Following Statements Applies to the Coriolis Force

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements applies to the Coriolis force?

• A)It cannot cause winds to change direction, but to increase or decrease in speed.
• B)It causes winds to deflect to the left in the northern hemisphere.
• C)It can cause winds to change direction, but not to increase or decrease in speed.
• D)It causes the winds to deflect to the right in the southern hemisphere.

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Definitions:

Symmetric

Having proportions that are well balanced or proportions that mirror each other on either side of a central axis.

Distribution Shape

The form or appearance of the graphical representation of a dataset, indicating how data is dispersed or spread.

Standard Deviation

A statistic that quantifies the dispersion or spread of a set of numerical data from its mean.

Symmetric

Characterized by or exhibiting symmetry; having identical shape, size, and position on both sides of a dividing line.