Post Utme Noun 2018 Geography Question 11

Practice objective / multiple choice question 11 from the 2018 Post Utme Noun Geography examination.

Post Utme Noun 2018 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 11 POST_UTME_NOUN • 2018 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of weather patterns. However, the Coriolis effect is most pronounced in regions with high latitudes. What is the primary reason for this phenomenon?

Answer Options

A. The Earth's rotation is slower at high latitudes.
B. The Coriolis effect is amplified by the Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape.
Correct Answer C. The rotation of the Earth causes the Coriolis effect, which is most pronounced in regions with high latitudes.
D. The Coriolis effect is influenced by the Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape and the rotation of the Earth.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
The rotation of the Earth causes the Coriolis effect, which is most pronounced in regions with high latitudes.

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This is Post Utme Noun 2018 Geography Question 11. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Post Utme Noun Geography examination.

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