Neco 2023 Geography Question 46

Practice objective / multiple choice question 46 from the 2023 Neco Geography examination.

Neco 2023 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 46 NECO • 2023 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

The diagram shows a weather map with two isobars: \(1010\ \text{hPa}\) at point A and \(1000\ \text{hPa}\) at point B. The straight line AB is \(200\ \text{km}\) long and lies along a north‑south line. The map is at latitude \(45^{\circ}\text{N}\). Using the geostrophic wind approximation, calculate the approximate wind speed in m/s and state its direction (e.g., eastward, westward).

Answer Options

A. 35 m/s eastward
Correct Answer B. 40 m/s eastward
C. 40 m/s westward
D. 45 m/s eastward
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
40 m/s eastward

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This is Neco 2023 Geography Question 46. It is one of the objective questions from the 2023 Neco Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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