The Coriolis force:
A)is constant.
B)affects the direction of motion.
C)affects the speed of motion.
D)is caused by pressure gradient forces.

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The Coriolis force is a secondary force that arises due to the rotation of the Earth. It affects the direction of motion of objects in the atmosphere and ocean, deflecting them to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere. It does not affect the speed of motion and is not caused by pressure gradient forces.

The Coriolis Force