WAEC Geography 2006 Question 32

Question 32

Weather

Which of the following is a north-easterly wind from the Sahara blowing towards the Gulf of Guinea?

  1. A.The Sirocco
  2. B.The Fohn
  3. C.The Harmattan
  4. D.The Chinook
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Answer: C (The Harmattan)

Explanation

The harmattan is the dry dusty north-east trade wind from the Sahara.