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.


Answer: C

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