Post Utme Ui 2019 Geography Question 38

Practice objective / multiple choice question 38 from the 2019 Post Utme Ui Geography examination.

Post Utme Ui 2019 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 38 POST_UTME_UI • 2019 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

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

Answer Options

A. The Earth's rotation speed decreases with latitude.
Correct Answer B. The Coriolis effect is weaker near the equator due to the Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape.
C. The wind patterns are influenced by the trade winds and westerlies, which are stronger near the equator.
D. The Earth's rotation speed increases with latitude.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
The Coriolis effect is weaker near the equator due to the Earth's slightly ellipsoidal shape.

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This is Post Utme Ui 2019 Geography Question 38. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Post Utme Ui Geography examination.

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