WAEC Geography 2021 Question 14

Question 14

Climate

Use the climatic data of Station X to answer this question.
Month: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Temperature (°C): 16, 20, 22, 23, 25, 28, 28, 30, 27, 26, 23, 21
Rainfall (mm): 62, 50, 56, 89, 180, 189, 140, 163, 228, 230, 83, 41
Which of the following statements is true about rainfall in Station X?

  1. A.The rainfall duration is six months.
  2. B.The station has a double maxima rainfall
  3. C.Rain mainly falls in winter
  4. D.The rainfall in the station is uniformly distributed over the months
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (The station has a double maxima rainfall)

Explanation

Rainfall rises to a peak in June (189 mm), dips in July (140 mm) and rises to a second peak in September-October: two maxima.