Where does the Coriolis effect have the greatest impact?
A)at the equator
B)at the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer
C)at thepoles
D)at 45 degrees latitude in each hemisphere
E)in the Northern Hemisphere

Question

Where does the Coriolis effect have the greatest impact? ​
A)at the equator
B)at the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer
C)at thepoles
D)at 45 degrees latitude in each hemisphere
E)in the Northern Hemisphere

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Coriolis effect has the greatest impact at the poles because the effect increases with latitude, reaching its maximum at the poles.

Where Does the Coriolis Effect Have the Greatest Impact? ​

Where Does the Coriolis Effect Have the Greatest Impact?