WAEC Geography 1993 Question 18

Question 18

Weather

It is hot, dry and dusty and orginates from the Sahara desert. Which of the following winds does this statement describe?

  1. A.Mistral
  2. B.Sirocco
  3. C.Chinook
  4. D.Khamsin
  5. E.Gregale
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Answer: B (Sirocco)

Explanation

The Sirocco blows hot, dry and dusty from the Sahara across North Africa to southern Europe.