WAEC Geography 1997 Question 25

Question 25

Climate

"The climate is characterised by an alternate hot, rainy season and cool, dry season. The vegetation consists mostly of tall grass and short trees which are mostly deciduous". The climate being described is the

  1. A.savanna
  2. B.cool temperate (British type)
  3. C.warm temperate (China type)
  4. D.tropical monsoon
  5. E.desert
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (savanna)

Explanation

A hot wet season, a dry season, and tall grass with deciduous trees describe the savanna (tropical continental) climate.