Question

[Paper 3] 2. The table shows the temperature and rainfall distribution of Station X. Study and use it to answer the questions.
(a) Identify the type of climate represented by Station X.
(b) From which hemisphere was the climatic figures taken? Support your answer with one reason.
(c) Outline four characteristics of the rainfall recorded at Station X.
(d) Calculate the mean annual temperature for Station X.

Accepted Answer

(a) Station X represents the Tropical/Equatorial (rainforest) type of climate, since it shows consistently high temperatures throughout the year with rainfall in most months.
(b) The climatic figures were taken from the Northern Hemisphere. This is supported by the fact that the highest temperatures occur around the months of March–June (before the mid-year), consistent with the sun's overhead position moving north of the equator during this period.
(c) Characteristics of the rainfall at Station X: rainfall occurs in almost every month of the year (no long dry season); there is a period of heavier/peak rainfall around the middle of the year; total annual rainfall is high (typical of equatorial areas); rainfall is convectional in nature, often accompanied by thunderstorms.
(d) Mean annual temperature = (Sum of monthly temperatures) ÷ 12. Using the values in the table: (25+27+32+34+35+33+29+28+28+29+28+25)/12 = 353/12 ≈ 29.4°C.

WAEC Geography 2023 Theory — Question 8

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