Post Utme Oau 2024 Geography Question 26

Practice objective / multiple choice question 26 from the 2024 Post Utme Oau Geography examination.

Post Utme Oau 2024 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 26 POST_UTME_OAU • 2024 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

The Earth's rotation causes a phenomenon known as the Coriolis effect, which influences global weather patterns. However, this effect is more pronounced in the Northern Hemisphere due to the Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape. What is the primary reason for this asymmetry?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. The Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape causes the Coriolis effect to be more pronounced in the Northern Hemisphere.
B. The Coriolis effect is more pronounced in the Northern Hemisphere due to the Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape and the resulting difference in atmospheric pressure.
C. The Coriolis effect is more pronounced in the Northern Hemisphere due to the Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape and the resulting difference in wind patterns.
D. The Coriolis effect is more pronounced in the Northern Hemisphere due to the Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape and the resulting difference in ocean currents.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape causes the Coriolis effect to be more pronounced in the Northern Hemisphere.

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This is Post Utme Oau 2024 Geography Question 26. It is one of the objective questions from the 2024 Post Utme Oau Geography examination.

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