Post Utme Lead City University 2019 Geography Question 21

Practice objective / multiple choice question 21 from the 2019 Post Utme Lead City University Geography examination.

Post Utme Lead City University 2019 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 21 POST_UTME_LEAD_CITY_UNIVERSITY • 2019 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of weather patterns. What is the primary mechanism by which the Coriolis effect affects the atmosphere?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. The Coriolis effect deflects winds and ocean currents, leading to the formation of high and low-pressure systems.
B. The Coriolis effect causes the rotation of the Earth to influence the trajectory of projectiles and moving objects.
C. The Coriolis effect affects the formation of clouds and precipitation patterns.
D. The Coriolis effect has no significant impact on the atmosphere.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The Coriolis effect deflects winds and ocean currents, leading to the formation of high and low-pressure systems.

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This is Post Utme Lead City University 2019 Geography Question 21. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Post Utme Lead City University Geography examination.

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