WAEC Geography 2003 Question 13

Question 13

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. What is the annual temperature range for station X?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.2°C
  2. B.3°C
  3. C.4°C
  4. D.5°C.
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Answer: A (2°C)

Explanation

Range = highest minus lowest monthly temperature = 22°C − 20°C = 2°C.