WAEC Geography 2005 Question 31

Question 31

Oceans and Lakes

Coastlines washed by cold currents normally have

  1. A.high temperatures
  2. B.scanty rainfall
  3. C.excessive rainfall
  4. D.moderate rainfall
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (scanty rainfall)

Explanation

Cold currents cool and stabilise the air, so little rain falls (e.g. Namib coast).