Which Best Describes the Effect of Coriolis Force

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which best describes the effect of Coriolis force?

• A)It drives air from areas of higher to lower barometric pressure.
• B)It decreases with height above the surface.
• C)It causes the apparent deflection of winds from a straight path.
• D)It is the only force acting on flows of air in the upper troposphere.

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