WAEC Geography 2022 Question 23

Question 23

Weather

The type of cloud from which thunder storms and heavy rain are experienced in the Tropics is

  1. A.altostratus
  2. B.cirrus
  3. C.cumulus
  4. D.cumulo-nimbus
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (cumulo-nimbus)

Explanation

Cumulonimbus clouds are tall, dark storm clouds that bring thunder, lightning and heavy rain.