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Which outcome occurs when the Coriolis effect weakens locally?

A)Decreased gyre circulation strength
B)Increased coastal upwelling events
C)Intensified equatorial current divergence
D)Reduced extratropical cyclone frequency

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A weakening Coriolis effect diminishes the geostrophic balance of oceanic gyres because deflection forces are smaller, therefore, circulation diminishes, rather than intensifying currents or upwelling tied to stronger deflection.

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