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    Which one of the following is not a correct statement about Coriolis force?

    A)  It affects wind direction.

    B)  It is an effect of the rotational movement of the earth.

    C)  It becomes minimum at the poles and maximum at the equator.

    D)  The magnitude of Coriolis Effect is determined by the wind speed, mass of the moving body and sine of latitude.

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     The tropical areas get more insolation than the temperate areas due to difference in angle of inclination of sun rays.


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