WAEC Geography 1998 Question 43

Question 43

Nigeria: Physical Setting

One important consequence of the location of Nigeria between latitudes 4° and 14° north of the Equator is that she

  1. A.enjoys a hot, wet, tropical climate
  2. B.has the north easterly winds prevailling throughout the year
  3. C.receives rainfall throughout the year
  4. D.has a luxuriant vegetation
  5. E.enjoys land and sea breeze
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (enjoys a hot, wet, tropical climate)

Explanation

Lying within the tropics, Nigeria is hot throughout the year and has a wet tropical climate.