Weather theoryQuestion 308 of 934

Where is the Coriolis force greatest?

  1. At the equator
  2. At 30° latitude only
  3. The same at all latitudes
  4. At the poles
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Correct answer: At the poles

The deflection is greatest at the poles. It decreases to zero at the equator.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 12: Weather Theory — Coriolis Force, page 288

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026