Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Gulf of Guinea is located off the western equatorial coast of Africa and extends from Cape Lopez in Gabon, north and west to Cape Palmas in Liberia.
2.The region surrounding the Gulf of Guinea experiences an equatorial climate.
3.Limpopo River, Orange River and the Congo River are some of the rivers that flow into the Gulf of Guinea.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Gulf of Guinea is located off the western equatorial coast of Africa and extends from Cape Lopez in Gabon, north and west to Cape Palmas in Liberia. The region surrounding the Gulf of Guinea experiences an equatorial climate, which includes high temperatures, high humidity, and significant rainfall throughout the year.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Some of the rivers that flow into the Gulf of Guinea include: Niger River, Volta River, Cross River, Ogun River, Sanaga River, Ogooué River, Chiloango River.
Source: ForumIAS
