Post Utme Elizade University 2017 Geography Question 36

Practice objective / multiple choice question 36 from the 2017 Post Utme Elizade University Geography examination.

Post Utme Elizade University 2017 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 36 POST_UTME_ELIZADE_UNIVERSITY • 2017 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences global wind patterns. However, the Coriolis effect is negligible near the equator. What is the primary reason for this phenomenon?

Answer Options

A. The Earth's rotation is weaker near the equator.
Correct Answer B. The Coriolis effect is a result of the Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape.
C. The Coriolis effect is negligible because the wind speed is slower near the equator.
D. The Coriolis effect is negligible because the atmospheric pressure is lower near the equator.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
The Coriolis effect is a result of the Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape.

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This is Post Utme Elizade University 2017 Geography Question 36. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Post Utme Elizade University Geography examination.

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