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    Coriolis Effect Exists Because ________
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Coriolis Effect Exists Because ________

Question 100

Question 100

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Coriolis effect exists because ________.


A) the Earth rotates
B) gravity exists
C) friction and pressure gradient are balanced
D) geostrophic force and gravity are balanced
E) the Earth is an oblate spheroid

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