Post Utme Bowen University 2022 Geography Question 17

Practice objective / multiple choice question 17 from the 2022 Post Utme Bowen University Geography examination.

Post Utme Bowen University 2022 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 17 POST_UTME_BOWEN_UNIVERSITY • 2022 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

The Earth's magnetic field is generated by the movement of molten iron in the outer core. What is the primary reason for the Earth's magnetic field being weaker at the equator than at the poles?

Answer Options

A. The Earth's rotation
B. The movement of molten iron in the outer core
C. The Earth's magnetic field is stronger at the equator
Correct Answer D. The Earth's magnetic field is weaker at the equator due to the Coriolis force
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
The Earth's magnetic field is weaker at the equator due to the Coriolis force

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This is Post Utme Bowen University 2022 Geography Question 17. It is one of the objective questions from the 2022 Post Utme Bowen University Geography examination.

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