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WAEC Geography 2021 Question 16

Question 16

Weather

The temperature reading at the peak of a volcano is 6°C. What will be the temperature at the foot of the volcano which is 3000 metres from the surrounding low land?

  1. A.5.5°C
  2. B.13.5°C
  3. C.25.5°C
  4. D.35.5°C
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Answer: C (25.5°C)

Explanation

Temperature falls about 6.5°C per 1,000 m, so 3,000 m gives 19.5°C; at the foot it is 6 + 19.5 = 25.5°C.