WAEC Geography 2011 Question 25

Question 25

Weather

Which of the following does not encourage the formation of rainfall?

  1. A.Converging wind
  2. B.Ascending wind
  3. C.Descending wind
  4. D.Warm wind
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Descending wind)

Explanation

Descending air is compressed and warms, so it cannot reach dew point and form rain.