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WAEC Geography 2002 Question 29

Question 29

Weather

Heavy rainfall is often associated with high temperatures because

  1. A.areas of high temperature are always influenced by cold winds
  2. B.cold air cools down slowly to make condensation possible.
  3. C.cold air retains moisture better than warm air.
  4. D.warm air is capable of holding more moisture than cold air.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (warm air is capable of holding more moisture than cold air.)

Explanation

Warm air can hold much more water vapour, so when it rises and cools it gives heavy rain.