WAEC Geography 1988 Question 27

Question 27

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 above climatic data refers to the

  1. A.warm temperate climate
  2. B.equatorial climate
  3. C.savannah climate
  4. D.cool temperate climate
  5. E.desert climate
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (savannah climate)

Explanation

High temperatures all year with a long dry season and a single summer rainfall peak describe the savanna (tropical) climate.