UI Post-UTME Geography 2023 (Model questions) Question 1

Question 1

Climate

What is the primary factor influencing the global distribution of precipitation?

  1. A.latitude
  2. B.altitude
  3. C.ocean currents
  4. D.wind patterns
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (latitude)

Explanation

Latitude controls how much heat a place gets and so the pressure belts, rising air and rainfall zones from equator to poles.