WAEC Geography 2026 Question 22

Question 22

Weather

Calculate the temperature at the peak of a mountain whose height is 8000 metres when the temperature at the foot of the same mountain is 8°C above sea level.

  1. A.60°C
  2. B.-44°C
  3. C.52°C
  4. D.44°C
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (-44°C)

Explanation

8 × 6.5 = 52°C fall; 8 − 52 = −44°C.