WAEC Geography 2013 Question 46

Question 46

Weather

What is the name of the local wind that blows in West Africa between November and February?

  1. A.Harmattan.
  2. B.Chinook.
  3. C.Monsoon wind.
  4. D.Land breeze.
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Answer: A (Harmattan.)

Explanation

The dry, dusty harmattan blows from the Sahara in the dry season.