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← GeographyWhich effect amplifies trade wind deflection at low latitudes?
A)Coriolis force accumulation✓
B)Thermal capacity of landmasses
C)Albedo contrasts at equator
D)Water vapor latent heat release
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Trade winds deflect westward due to the Coriolis effect; because air masses move slowly, the Coriolis force, acting perpendicular to airflow, has enhanced accumulative westward shift rather than direct deflection, which increases wind angles.
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