Live Quiz Arena
🎁 1 Free Round Daily
⚡ Enter ArenaQuestion
← GeographyWhich effect on prevailing winds occurs because of increased latitude?
A)Increased Coriolis force deflection✓
B)Decreased temperature gradient strength
C)Increased evaporative cooling effect
D)Decreased atmospheric pressure gradient
💡 Explanation
The Coriolis force increases towards the poles because Earth's rotational speed has a greater effect, therefore winds deflect more strongly rather than weaken, because pressure changes influence overall wind speed directly.
🏆 Up to £1,000 monthly prize pool
Ready for the live challenge? Join the next global round now.
*Terms apply. Skill-based competition.
Related Questions
Browse Geography →- Which outcome results when wind encounters topographic obstacles?
- Which phenomenon significantly reduces primary productivity when El Niño disrupts equatorial ocean circulation?
- Which outcome results when crustal loading exceeds strength near a fault?
- Which consequence results when thermokarst thawing weakens Arctic slopes?
- Which atmospheric phenomenon is intensified near coastlines undergoing strong differential heating?
- Which effect indicates silicate mineral weathering via leaching?