WAEC Geography 2001 Question 23

Question 23

Oceans and Lakes

Which of the following ocean currents enhances rainfall in its immediate hinterland?

  1. A.Canaries current
  2. B.Mozambique current
  3. C.Californian current
  4. D.West Australian current
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Answer: B (Mozambique current)

Explanation

The warm Mozambique current warms and moistens the winds blowing onshore, bringing rain; the others are cold currents.