Which of the Following Describes The $\underline { \text { Coriolis force } }$

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the $\underline { \text { Coriolis force } }$ ?

A) It drives air from areas of higher to lower barometric pressure.
B) It decreases with height above the surface.
C) It causes the apparent deflection of winds from a straight path.
D) It is the only force acting on flows of air in the upper troposphere.