The Coriolis effect in the atmosphere is due to
A. centrifugal force that causes water to bulge along the poles.
B. cool air rising from the equator and flowing east and west.
C. the atmosphere rotating faster at the equator than at the poles.
D. warm air flowing around the equator due to the Earth's rotation.
Answer: C
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3.5 degrees C 6.5 degrees C 1.5 degrees C 9.5 degrees C
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