Multiple Choice
The deflection produced by the Coriolis force is caused by
A) the fact that Earth's rotation decreases in speed toward the poles.
B) differing pressure gradients.
C) forces that affect winds but not ocean currents.
D) air temperature.
E) the fact that Earth revolves.
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