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    The Deflection Produced by the Coriolis Force Is Caused by
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The Deflection Produced by the Coriolis Force Is Caused by

Question 11

Question 11

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The deflection produced by the Coriolis force is caused by


A) the Earth's rotation on its axis.
B) differing pressure gradients.
C) friction caused by gravitational force.
D) air temperature differences.

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