Question 1 Report
Which of the following statements is true about rainfall in station X?
The climate data table for Station X provides monthly rainfall values that reveal a distinctive bimodal (double maximum) rainfall pattern. Examining the rainfall figures month by month:
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall (mm) | 62 | 50 | 56 | 89 | 180 | 189 | 140 | 163 | 228 | 230 | 83 |
The rainfall distribution shows two clear peaks separated by a noticeable dip:
A double maximum rainfall regime is characteristic of locations in the tropical rainforest climate zone of West Africa. It occurs because the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) passes over such stations twice during its seasonal migration northward and southward, bringing two distinct wet peaks separated by a brief drier spell.
The other statements do not match the data. The rainfall is not uniformly distributed, since monthly totals range from as low as 50 mm to as high as 230 mm. Rainfall does not fall mainly in winter; the highest rainfall months (May through October) correspond to the warm season. The claim that rainfall lasts only six months is also inaccurate, as every month in the table records measurable rainfall, even though amounts are much lower from November through March.
The correct statement is that Station X has a double maximum rainfall, supported by the two distinct peaks in June and September-October with a dip in July.
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