WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 560

2,796.

A smaller range of temperature is recorded along the coast than the continental interior on the same latitudes because of the

A.

moderating influence of the sea

B.

moderating influence of the sea

C.

higher insolation inland

D.

higher evaporation inland

Correct answer is A

The moderating influence of the sea is the reason why a smaller range of temperature is recorded along the coast than the continental interior on the same latitudes. This is because water has a higher specific heat capacity than land, meaning it can absorb and release heat more slowly than land. This results in cooler summers and warmer winters along the coast, leading to a smaller temperature range.

2,797.

Town C is located on latitude 15oE while Town D is located on latitude 60oE. If the local time in Town C is 7.00am., what will be the local time in Town D?

A.

4.00 p.m

B.

4.00 a.m

C.

10.00 a.m

D.

10.00 p.m

Correct answer is C

Town C(15oE) Town D(60oE)
7:00am ---add---> x
Note: 15oE comes first 60oE
longitude difference
(60-15) same longitude youn substract
45o
convet 45o to time
15o → 1hr
45o → 3hrs
∴ Time at town D = + + 3 = 10:00am

2,798.

Which of the following is not a problem facing transportation development in Tropical Africa?

A.

Climatic variation

B.

Inadequate capital

C.

Difficult terrain

D.

Poor planning

Correct answer is A

All the options listed are problems facing transportation development in Tropical Africa except for 'Climatic variation'. While climatic variation can affect transportation, it is not a major problem facing its development in Tropical Africa.

2,799.

The table above shows the temperature and rainfall distribution of station Z. Study and use it to answer questions 11 to 13.

The wettest month of the year is

A.

July

B.

September

C.

May

D.

August

Correct answer is D

From the table, the month with the highest rainfall (wettest month) is August with 307mm of rainfall.

2,800.

The table above shows the temperature and rainfall distribution of station Z. Study and use it to answer questions 11 to 13.

Which month of the year has the highest temperature?

A.

May

B.

april

C.

june

D.

august

Correct answer is B

From the table, the month with the highest temperature is April with 32 degrees Celsius.