Post Utme Aaua 2018 Geography Question 21

Practice objective / multiple choice question 21 from the 2018 Post Utme Aaua Geography examination.

Post Utme Aaua 2018 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 21 POST_UTME_AAUA • 2018 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

The Earth's rotation causes a phenomenon known as the Coriolis effect, which influences global weather patterns. What is the primary reason for the Coriolis effect?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. The Earth's rotation causes a deflection of moving objects to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
B. The Coriolis effect is caused by the Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape.
C. The Coriolis effect is a result of the uneven distribution of mass within the Earth.
D. The Coriolis effect is a result of the Earth's axial tilt.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The Earth's rotation causes a deflection of moving objects to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.

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This is Post Utme Aaua 2018 Geography Question 21. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Post Utme Aaua Geography examination.

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