Which of the following statements applies to the Coriolis force?

A. It cannot cause winds to change direction, but to increase or decrease in speed.
B. It causes winds to deflect to the left in the northern hemisphere.
C. It can cause winds to change direction, but not to increase or decrease in speed.
D. It causes the winds to deflect to the right in the southern hemisphere.


Answer: C

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