WAEC Geography 2023 Theory — Question 12

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(a) Climate is the average weather condition of an area taken over a long period of time, usually over 35 years. (b) Factors that affect climate: latitude; altitude; continentality/distance from the sea; ocean currents; planetary winds/atmospheric circulation; slope and aspect; cloud cover; natural vegetation; soil; global warming. (c) Characteristics of Equatorial climate: high temperature all year round; mean monthly temperature of about 27°C; small annual range of temperature (2°C–4°C); high humidity, with relative humidity of over 80%.