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.
E)exerts a virtually uniform force on the atmosphere.

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The Coriolis force is a result of the Earth's rotation and causes winds to curve from a straight path, rather than driving air from areas of higher to lower pressure. The force increases with height and only affects flows of air in the upper troposphere, not exerting a uniform force on the atmosphere.

The Coriolis Force