WAEC Geography 2002 Question 25

Question 25

Climate

Temperatures are high throughout the year in equatorial areas mainly because

  1. A.insolation is constantly high
  2. B.of permanent cloud cover
  3. C.equatorial areas are influenced by currents.
  4. D.there are few highlands to reduce temperature.
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Answer: A (insolation is constantly high)

Explanation

The midday sun is almost overhead all year at the equator, so the heat received is always high.