The Coriolis force is zero at: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Coriolis force is zero at:
A. 30° latitude
B. The poles
C. 60° latitude
D. The equator
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Coriolis force is zero at the equator and increases toward the poles. It is a result of Earth's rotation and deflects winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.

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