Multiple choice

The coriolis force ia zero at the

  1. North pole

  2. South pole

  3. Equator

  4. Prime meridian longitude
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Explanation

The Coriolis force is zero at the Equator because this apparent force results from Earth's rotation, and its magnitude depends on the sine of the latitude. At the Equator (0° latitude), sin(0°) = 0, meaning there is no Coriolis effect. The Coriolis force increases toward both poles, being maximum at the North and South poles. This is why tropical cyclones don't form at the Equator.

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