Post Utme Achievers University 2019 Geography Question 34

Practice objective / multiple choice question 34 from the 2019 Post Utme Achievers University Geography examination.

Post Utme Achievers University 2019 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 34 POST_UTME_ACHIEVERS_UNIVERSITY • 2019 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of high and low-pressure systems. However, the Coriolis effect is more pronounced in the Northern Hemisphere than in the Southern Hemisphere. What is the primary reason for this difference?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. The Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape
B. The difference in landmass distribution between the two hemispheres
C. The variation in atmospheric pressure between the two hemispheres
D. The Coriolis effect is not influenced by the hemisphere
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape

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This is Post Utme Achievers University 2019 Geography Question 34. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Post Utme Achievers University Geography examination.

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