WAEC Geography 2007 Question 38

Question 38

Climate

All the following are associated with rainfall in Africa except

  1. A.movement of the ITCZ
  2. B.convectional nature of hot tropical air
  3. C.movement of moist air masses over higher ground
  4. D.on-shore movement of cold air.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (on-shore movement of cold air.)

Explanation

Cold air moving onshore (e.g. over the Benguela current) is dry and stable and brings little rain.