WAEC - English Language (2005 - No. 20)
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
At a ...............of 200 kilometres an hour, the hurricane swept away everything in its path
At a ...............of 200 kilometres an hour, the hurricane swept away everything in its path
movement
flow
velocity
drive
Explanation
The word "velocity" refers to the speed of something in a particular direction, especially when discussing motion in scientific or meteorological contexts. Hurricanes are typically measured in terms of their velocity, making this the most appropriate choice.