WAEC 2020 Geography · Question 36

Which of the following economic activities makes use of land and sea breeze?

Options

  1. A.Lumbering
  2. B.Hunting
  3. C.Fishing
  4. D.Mining

Answer: C. Fishing

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks which economic activity uses land and sea breezes. These are local winds found along coasts and large water bodies.

Step 2: Explain the concept

  • Sea breeze: During the day, land heats faster than the sea. Warm air over the land rises, and cooler air from the sea blows inland.
  • Land breeze: At night, land cools faster than the sea. Cooler air from the land blows out toward the sea.

So these winds blow in predictable directions at predictable times of day, and they only matter in coastal or water-based settings.

Step 3: Evaluate the options

  • A. Lumbering: This takes place in forests, so land and sea breezes are not relevant.
  • B. Hunting: This takes place on land and doesn't depend on these breezes.
  • C. Fishing: Traditional fishermen on the coast use these breezes. They go out to sea at night with the land breeze, which blows seaward, and return in the morning with the sea breeze, which blows landward. This helps sailing boats and canoes move with little effort.
  • D. Mining: This takes place underground or on the surface of the land, so it doesn't depend on these winds.

Step 4: Answer The correct answer is C. Fishing.

Tip: When you see "land and sea breeze" in an exam, think of coasts, boats and fishermen. Remember it as: Land breeze takes fishermen out at night, sea breeze brings them home in the morning.

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