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WAEC Geography 1992 Question 20

Question 20

Weather

In tropical deserts, large diurnal ranges of temperature occur because of the

  1. A.absence of radiation
  2. B.scarcity of water
  3. C.prevalence of strong winds
  4. D.absence of highlands
  5. E.absence of cloud cover
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (absence of cloud cover)

Explanation

Clear skies let the ground heat strongly by day and lose heat quickly at night.