WAEC Geography 2003 Question 11

Question 11

Climate

Study the climatic data for station X: Month J F M A M J J A S O N D; Rainfall (mm) 50, 70, 130, 170, 200, 300, 350, 300, 350, 250, 200, 150; Temperature (°C) 21, 20, 22, 20, 20, 20, 20, 20, 21, 22, 22, 22. The total annual rainfall for the station is

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  1. A.210 mm
  2. B.300 mm
  3. C.2500 mm
  4. D.2520 mm.
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Answer: D (2520 mm.)

Explanation

Add the twelve monthly totals: 50 + 70 + 130 + 170 + 200 + 300 + 350 + 300 + 350 + 250 + 200 + 150 = 2520 mm.