Post Utme Lasu 2021 Geography Question 21

Practice objective / multiple choice question 21 from the 2021 Post Utme Lasu Geography examination.

Post Utme Lasu 2021 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 21 POST_UTME_LASU • 2021 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

The Earth's rotation causes a phenomenon known as the Coriolis effect, which influences global wind patterns and ocean currents. 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 uneven distribution of mass within the Earth.
C. The Coriolis effect is a result of the Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape.
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 Lasu 2021 Geography Question 21. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Post Utme Lasu Geography examination.

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