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Which atmospheric motion results because the Coriolis effect deflects air masses moving poleward in Hadley cells?

A)Tropical cyclones intensify exponentially
B)Polar jet stream becomes more laminar
C)Geostrophic winds reach supersonic speeds
D)Subtropical high-pressure belts form

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When air masses move poleward within Hadley cells, the Coriolis effect causes deflection because of Earth's rotation, creating convergence and descent around 30° latitude, resulting in persistent high pressure. Therefore subtropical high-pressure belts form, rather than other choices relating to other atmospheric phenomenon.

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