Question

which statement about the coriolis effect is correct?
the coriolis effect is not affected by wind speed.
the coriolis effect does not affect wind direction.
the coriolis effect works at right angles to the direction of airflow.
the coriolis effect is weakest at the poles.

Explanation:

The Coriolis effect is a phenomenon that deflects moving objects (such as air masses) to one side as they travel along a rotating reference frame (like the Earth). It is directly related to wind speed (higher wind speeds mean a stronger Coriolis effect), it does affect wind direction (causing deflection), and it is strongest at the poles (because the Earth's rotation has a more significant impact on the direction of moving objects there). The Coriolis force acts at a right - angle to the direction of the airflow.

Answer:

The Coriolis effect works at right angles to the direction of airflow.