Atmosphere Study Maps
(
a
)
Describe
the origin, nature and characteristics of the Maritime Tropical and
Continental Tropical air masses.
Maps Q1A: Location of selected air masses and the ITCZ in January and July
Marks
6
Page two
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Key:
mT = Maritime Tropical cT = Continental Tropical
ITCZ =
Inter Tropical Convergence Zone
JANUARY JULY
Question 1: Atmosphere (continued)
Study Maps Q1A and Q1B and Diagram Q1.
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b
)
Describe
and
explain
the variation in rainfall within West Africa.
Map Q1B: West Africa
Diagram Q1: Average Monthly Rainfall/Days with Precipitation
Marks
12