WAEC Geography 1988 Question 26

Question 26

Climate

Use the table below to answer the question.
Month: J F M A M J J A S O N D
Temperature (°C): 24 24 27 28 30 29 27 27 27 28 27 25
Rainfall (mm): 2 2 0 0 18 505 610 368 269 48 10 0
The annual range of temperature is

  1. A.3°C
  2. B.4°C
  3. C.5°C
  4. D.6°C
  5. E.7°C
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Answer: D (6°C)

Explanation

Highest 30°C (May) minus lowest 24°C (Jan/Feb) = 6°C.