WAEC Geography 2003 Question 12

Question 12

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 mean annual temperature for the station is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.25.0°C
  2. B.22.0°C
  3. C.20.8°C
  4. D.2.0°C.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (20.8°C)

Explanation

Add the twelve temperatures (250°C) and divide by 12: about 20.8°C.