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← GeographyWhich outcome results on Earth when increased atmospheric pressure strengthens Coriolis effect?
A)Intensified geostrophic winds aloft increase✓
B)Decreased ocean surface current shear forms
C)Reduced poleward energy transport occurs
D)Weakened tropical cyclone rotation develops
💡 Explanation
Strengthened pressure gradients boost the Coriolis effect, because this intensifies geostrophic winds by balancing the pressure gradient and Coriolis forces; therefore increased winds result, rather than weaker shear—tropical cyclone development requires precise environmental conditions.
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