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WAEC Geography 1996 Question 30

Question 30

Weather

They are tropical and subtropical storms, occuring over land, they are funnel-shaped and violent, with winds of high velocity reaching up to 330kmph. Which of the following winds is described above?

  1. A.Chinook
  2. B.Hurricane
  3. C.Typhoon
  4. D.Fohn
  5. E.Tornado
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (Tornado)

Explanation

A tornado is a small, violent, funnel-shaped storm over land; hurricanes and typhoons form over oceans.