Which of the following is TRUE regarding the effects of the Coriolis force?
A) The Coriolis force is zero along the equator, increasing to one-half of maximum at 30° latitude and maximum at the poles.
B) The amount of Coriolis deflection is uniform from equator to poles.
C) Coriolis deflection occurs only along parallels, not meridians.
D) The Coriolis force is zero at the poles, increasing to maximum along the equator.
A
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