Which of these is the wet-season rain-bearing wind of southern Nigeria?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The south-west monsoon
- Step 1: Warm moist air blows from the ocean to land in the wet season. Step 2. It brings rain from about April to October. Answer: The south-west monsoon. Why not the others: the north-east trade wind is dry, and the other terms are not rain winds.
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