The deflection produced by the Coriolis force is caused by
A) the fact that Earth's rotation decreases in speed toward the poles.
B) differing pressure gradients.
C) forces that affect winds but not ocean currents.
D) air temperature.
E) the fact that Earth revolves.

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The Coriolis force is caused by the fact that Earth's rotation decreases in speed toward the poles. This causes objects moving in the Northern Hemisphere to be deflected to the right, and objects moving in the Southern Hemisphere to be deflected to the left.

The Deflection Produced by the Coriolis Force Is Caused by