WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 163

811.

The dry adiabatic lapse rate refers to the fall in temperature with height of

A.

0.00650C per 1000m

B.

0.0650C per 1000m

C.

0.650C per 1000m

D.

6.50C per 1000m

E.

65.00C per 1000m

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

812.

Koppen's classification of climate is based on

A.

temperature and presure

B.

preessure only

C.

winds and humidity

D.

precipitation and temperature

E.

rainfall only

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

813.

Winds whose direction is reversed from one season to the other are called the

A.

Harmattan

B.

Mistral

C.

Fohn

D.

Monsoon

E.

Chinook

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

814.

Temperatures of adjacent coastlands are reduced when on - shore winds blow over cold currents because the

A.

rainfall in sunch areas is susually heavy

B.

current influences the air presure

C.

current increases the total rainfall in such areas

D.

current influences the temperature of the prevailing winds

E.

temperature influences the speed of the wind

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

815.

Which of the following best explains why wind action is more predominant in Arid regions than in Humid regions?

A.

Loose surface materials and the absence of vegetation cover

B.

Excessively high temperature during the day and night

C.

Insufficient and unreliable rainfall

D.

Lack of surface drainage and the presence of strong winds

E.

Gently rolling terrain and fast-flowing rivers

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.