Which of the following is true regarding the effects of the Coriolis force?
A) The amount of Coriolis deflection is uniform from equator to poles.
B) Coriolis deflection occurs only along parallels, not meridians.
C) The Coriolis force is zero at the poles, increasing to maximum along the equator.
D) The Coriolis force is zero along the equator, increasing to one-half of maximum at 30° latitude and maximum at the poles.

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The Coriolis force is zero along the equator, increasing to one-half of maximum at 30° latitude and maximum at the poles. The deflection occurs not only along parallels but also along meridians. The amount of Coriolis deflection varies with latitude, being zero at the equator and increasing towards the poles.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Effects of the Coriolis