One person lives at a latitude of 10°N, and another lives at 40°N.Which statement correctly compares speed and deflection of south-moving air in the atmosphere at these two locations?
A) Air would move faster at 10°N and be deflected to the east.
B) Air would move faster at 40°N and be deflected to the east.
C) Air would move faster at 10° N and be deflected to the west.
D) Air would move faster at 40° N and be deflected to the west.
E) Air would move at equal speeds and be deflected east at both locations.

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The Coriolis effect deflects moving objects to the right in the Northern Hemisphere. Air moving south at 10°N would be deflected to the west, while air moving south at 40°N would be deflected to the east. The speed of the air would be faster at 10°N because the Coriolis effect is stronger closer to the equator.

One Person Lives at a Latitude of 10°N, and Another