WAEC Geography 2004 Question 50

Question 50

Climate

The climate of equatorial regions of West Africa is characterized by

  1. A.summer, autumn, winter and spring.
  2. B.short dry season and short wet season.
  3. C.two rainy seasons with a short dry season in-between.
  4. D.summer and winter.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (two rainy seasons with a short dry season in-between.)

Explanation

Southern West Africa has a double rainfall maximum separated by the short 'August break'.