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WAEC Geography 2015 Question 19

Question 19

Weather

The temperature at the foot of a mountain is 20°C. If the mountain is 6000 meters above sea level, what will be the temperature at the top of the mountain?

  1. A.−19.0°C
  2. B.−16.0°C
  3. C.14.0°C
  4. D.19.0°C
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Answer: A (−19.0°C)

Explanation

Temperature falls about 6.5°C per 1,000 m: 6 × 6.5 = 39°C, so 20 − 39 = −19°C.