Which of the following is true regarding the effects of Coriolis force?
A)The amount of Coriolis deflection is uniform from equator to poles.
B)Coriolis deflection occurs only along parallels,not meridians.
C)Coriolis force is zero at the poles,increasing to maximum along the equator.
D)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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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Coriolis force is not uniform from equator to poles. It is zero at the equator and maximum at the poles. The amount of Coriolis deflection increases with latitude. The deflection occurs not only along parallels but also along meridians. Therefore, option D is the correct answer as it states that Coriolis force is zero along the equator and increases to one-half of maximum at 30° latitude and maximum at the poles.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Effects of Coriolis