Which of the following statements about the coriolis effect is correct?

question 16 options:

the coriolis effect is weakest at the poles.

the coriolis effect works at right angles to the direction of airflow.

the coriolis effect does not affect wind direction.

a stronger wind will be less impacted by the coriolis effect.

The answer is:  [B]:  The Coriolis effect works at right angles to the direct of airflow.

Answer choice "A" is correct.  The Coriolis effect is STRONGEST at the poles—and weakest at the equators.

Answer choice "C" is incorrect. The Coriolis effect has an effect on the DIRECTION of wind—and such, DIRECTLY affects wind direction. 

Answer choice "D" is incorrect.  A stronger wind will more GREATLY impacted by the Coriolis effect than a weaker wind (on a net global scale, that is).

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