WAEC Geography 1994 Question 23

Question 23

Weather

Temperatures of adjacent coastlands are reduced when on-shore winds blow over cold currents because the

  1. A.rainfall in such areas is susually heavy
  2. B.current influences the air pressure
  3. C.current influences the temperature of the prevailing winds
  4. D.temperature influences the speed of the wind
  5. E.current increases the total rainfall in such areas
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (current influences the temperature of the prevailing winds)

Explanation

Winds are chilled as they cross the cold water and carry the coolness on shore.