Where is the Coriolis Effect the largest ?
- A. At the Equator
- B. At the Tropic of Capricorn and Tropic of Cancer
- C. At the North Pole ✓
- D. At 45 degree latitude in each hemisphere
Correct Answer: C. At the North Pole
Explanation
The Coriolis effect is directly proportional to the sine of latitude; hence, it is zero at the Equator and maximum at the poles (both North and South Pole).
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