Gce Model Questions Vol1 2017 Geography Question 37

Practice objective / multiple choice question 37 from the 2017 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2017 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 37 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2017 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

The diagram shows a series of concentric isobars around a low‑pressure centre. Each isobar represents a pressure drop of 4 hPa and the distance between successive isobars is 50 km. Assuming air density \(\rho = 1.2\,\text{kg\,m}^{-3}\) and Coriolis parameter \(f = 1.0 \times 10^{-4}\,\text{s}^{-1}\), estimate the geostrophic wind speed at a point 100 km north of the centre.

Answer Options

A. 92
B. 55
C. 78
Correct Answer D. 67
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
67

About This Question

This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2017 Geography Question 37. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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