Post Utme Covenant University 2023 Geography Question 36

Practice objective / multiple choice question 36 from the 2023 Post Utme Covenant University Geography examination.

Post Utme Covenant University 2023 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 36 POST_UTME_COVENANT_UNIVERSITY • 2023 • 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 most pronounced in the Northern Hemisphere due to the Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Coriolis effect and the Earth's shape?

Answer Options

A. The Coriolis effect is stronger in the Southern Hemisphere due to the Earth's ellipsoidal shape.
B. The Coriolis effect is weaker in the Northern Hemisphere due to the Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape.
C. The Coriolis effect is independent of the Earth's shape.
Correct Answer D. The Coriolis effect is stronger in the Northern Hemisphere due to the Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
The Coriolis effect is stronger in the Northern Hemisphere due to the Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape.

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This is Post Utme Covenant University 2023 Geography Question 36. It is one of the objective questions from the 2023 Post Utme Covenant University Geography examination.

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