What is meant by Coriolis force? – McqOptions

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1.	What is meant by Coriolis force?
A.	An earth force that tends to deflect the moving objects on earth
B.	An earth force that tends to vary the temperature
C.	An earth force that tends to vary the pressure
D.	An earth force that tends to vary the gravitational force
Answer» B. An earth force that tends to vary the temperature

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