The magnitude of the Coriolis force varies according to two factors:
A)the velocity of the moving object and the pressure-gradient force.
B)temperature and pressure.
C)the velocity of the moving object and the degree of latitude.
D)frictional force and pressure-gradient force.

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The magnitude of the Coriolis force is proportional to the velocity of the moving object and the sine of the latitude. As the object moves closer to the poles, the magnitude of the Coriolis force increases, reaching its maximum at the poles. Therefore, the degree of latitude also affects the magnitude of the Coriolis force. The other factors mentioned in the options do not directly affect the magnitude of the Coriolis force.

The Magnitude of the Coriolis Force Varies According to Two