From what aspect of the rotation of Earth does the Coriolis Effect arise?
A) Locations closer to the poles are moving at a larger speed than locations farther from the poles.
B) Locations closer to the poles are rotating faster than locations farther from the poles.
C) Locations closer to the poles are moving at a slower speed than locations farther from the poles.
D) The 23.5 degree tilt of Earth's rotation axis.

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The Coriolis Effect arises from the difference in speed of rotation between locations closer to the poles (which rotate more slowly) and those closer to the equator (which rotate more quickly). This difference in rotational speed causes a deflection of moving objects (such as air or water) to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.

From What Aspect of the Rotation of Earth Does the Coriolis