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.

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The answer is:  [B]:  The Coriolis effect works at right angles to the direct of airflow.
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Answer choice "A" is correct.  The Coriolis effect is STRONGEST at the poles—and weakest at the equators.
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Answer choice "C" is incorrect. The Coriolis effect has an effect on the DIRECTION of wind—and such, DIRECTLY affects wind direction. 
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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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Answer: The Coriolis effect works at right angles to the direction of airflow.

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