Question

Coriolis deflection increases as latitude ___and/or wind speed _____.a. decreases; increases.b. decreases; decreases.c. increases; increases.d. increases; decreases.

Answer 1

Answer:

c. increases; increases.

Explanation:

The Coriolis effect is defined as the deflection that are taken by the objects not firmly connected to the ground when they travel long distances over the earth. The effect of Coriolis is responsible for the large scale weather condition son the earth.

The key cause of the Coriolis deflection is the rotation of the earth. As the earth rotates, any objects flowing over the earth surface over long distances gets deflected due to the Coriolis force. As the speed of the rotation of earth decrease and latitude increases, the Coriolis deflection increases. The Coriolis deflection also increases with increasing speed of the wind.