UPSC PRELIMS · GEOGRAPHY · PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY: FORCES
Consider the following statements regarding the Coriolis force: 1. It increases with an increase in wind velocity. 2. It is maximum at the poles and absent at the equator. Which one of the following is correct?
Take a breath. Choose one. Press A–D on your keyboard if you like.
EXPLANATION
The Coriolis effect increases with wind speed and with latitude. It is zero at the equator and maximum at the poles, so both statements are correct.
More Geography practice
GEOGRAPHY · Indian Geography: Waterfalls
Consider the following pairs: 1. Dhuandhar — Malwa — Narmada 2. Hundru — Chota Nagpur — Subarnarekha 3. Gersoppa — Western Ghats — Netravat…
GEOGRAPHY · Physical Geography: Mountains
Consider the following pairs: 1. Central Asia — Vosges — Fold mountains 2. Europe — Alps — Block mountains 3. North America — Appalachians…
GEOGRAPHY · Transport Geography
Consider the following airports: 1. Donyi Polo Airport 2. Kushinagar International Airport 3. Vijayawada International Airport Which of the…
GEOGRAPHY · World Geography
Consider the following countries: 1. United Kingdom 2. Germany 3. Norway 4. Russia How many of the above countries have a coast on the Nort…
Ready for the real thing?
Battle other aspirants in timed 1v1 Prelims duels, climb the rating ladder and keep your daily streak. Free and ad-free.