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WAEC Geography 1999 Question 30

Question 30

Weather

If the temperature of sea level is 30°C, the temperature of the air at a height of 2000 metres will be approximately

  1. A.25°C
  2. B.20°C
  3. C.18°C
  4. D.10°C
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Answer: C (18°C)

Explanation

Temperature falls about 6°C per 1000 m: 30 − (2 × 6) = 18°C.