GCEGeographyRegional Geography of Africa2024

Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes the Guinea Coast climate from the Sudan climate in West Africa?

AThe Guinea Coast has one dry season while the Sudan climate has two dry seasons
BThe Guinea Coast receives higher annual rainfall and has two rainy seasons, while the Sudan climate has one short rainy seasonCORRECT
CThe Sudan climate is influenced by the South-West Monsoon more than the Guinea Coast
DThe Guinea Coast experiences the Harmattan for a longer period than the Sudan climate zone
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The Guinea Coast climate (equatorial/tropical maritime) is characterised by high annual rainfall (often exceeding 2,000 mm) and two distinct rainy seasons due to the double passage of the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). The Sudan climate, further inland, has only one short rainy season (3–5 months) and much lower annual rainfall. The Harmattan blows longer in the Sudan zone, making option D incorrect.
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