WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 276

1,376.

The environmental lapse rate is a decrease of temperature by

A.

6.50c for every 1,000 metres of ascent

B.

6.50F for every 1,000 metres of ascent

C.

6.50F for every 1,000 metres of descent

D.

6.50c for every 1,000 metres of descent

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,377.

Convectional rains are typical

A.

polar areas

B.

mediterranean areas

C.

monsoon areas

D.

equatorial areas

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,378.

Precipitation includes all the following except

A.

dust

B.

dew

C.

snow

D.

fog

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,379.

The difference between the temperatures of the hottest and coldest months of a place is the

A.

length of the rainy season

B.

mean annual temperature

C.

annual range of temperature

D.

total monthly temperature

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,380.

Isotherms are lines drawn on maps joining places having equal

A.

rainfall

B.

cloudliness

C.

pressure

D.

temperature

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.