Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 Geography Question 10
Practice objective / multiple choice question 10 from the 2020 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.
Monthly average precipitation (mm) for Region Y is: Jan 80, Feb 70, Mar 90, Apr 120, May 150, Jun 200, Jul 250, Aug 240, Sep 180, Oct 130, Nov 90, Dec 80. Monthly mean temperatures (°C) are: Jan 22, Feb 23, Mar 24, Apr 26, May 28, Jun 30, Jul 31, Aug 31, Sep 29, Oct 27, Nov 24, Dec 22. Annual potential evapotranspiration is estimated at 1200 mm. a) Identify the Köppen climate classification of the region. b) Calculate the annual water surplus (precipitation minus evapotranspiration) in millimetres. c) A proposed irrigation scheme requires 200 mm of water per year. Based on the surplus, state whether the scheme is sustainable and, if so, the remaining surplus after meeting the irrigation demand.
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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 Geography Question 10. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.
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