Near the Earth's surface, friction:
A) reduces both the Coriolis force and the pressure gradient force
B) reduces the Coriolis force, but not the pressure gradient force
C) reduces the pressure gradient force, but not the Coriolis force
D) does not affect either the Coriolis force or the pressure gradient force
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