Explanation

(a) (i) The names of Hosea's three children were Jezreel, Not Pitied (La Ruhamah) and Not my People (Lo-Ammi)

(ii) The first son was named Jezreel, symbolizing that God was going to punish the house of Jehu for the blood of Jezreel (and put an end to the kingdom of Israel). The second was named 'Not Pitied', meaning that the Lord would no longer love or have pity on the house of Israel because of their sins. The third child 'Not my People', meaning that the people of Israel were no longer regarded as God's people, neither would God be their God.

(b) Names are significant in our society, through the following ways: The name of a child indicates the circumstances surrounding the birth. Names point to the position I title held by parents at the time of birth. Names point to the desire of parents — what they want their children to be. Names are given in remembrance of the ancestors. Names determine the position of the child in the family. In commemoration of important events in the family I village. Names indicate ethnic I tribal I religious identity.

Correct Answer: C)

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Correct Answer: C. two times as far

Correct Answer: C. 15°E

Explanation

(a) Characteristics of ocean transportation: (i) Good adaptability to cargoes of different sizes, weight and shape.

(ii) Low unit transportation cost.

(iii) Large capacity trade volume

(iv) The ships' transportation capacity is large.

(v) The port equipment and facilities are generally provided by the government.

(vi) More than 75% of the total volume of international trade is carried out through it.

(vii) Cheapest means of transport between nations.

(viii) It is used to move bulky goods from one country to another during international trade.

(b) Advantages of water transportation: (i) It covers long distances, thus linking all continents for trade purposes.

(ii) It is the cheapest means of transporting goods and services.

(iii) It carries bulky goods.

(iv) It has natural routes. It, therefore, requires little or no cost on constructions except on the harbour.

(v) Maintenance cost of the harbour is relatively low.

(vi) It is relatively safe, and therefore highly used even for movement of passengers/labour.

(vii) It can transport a wide variety of goods.

(viii) It helps in exchange of ideas and innovations.

(c) Ways in which poor transportation network can hinder economic development of a country:

(i) Poor rate of mobility: Poor transportation results in a poor rate of mobility, especially in developing countries.

(ii) Limiting industrial growth: Poor transportation limits economic development of a country as raw materials, services and finished goods are not easily transported to the points of their need.

(iii) Poor level of trade: It also leads to poor national and international trade.

(iv) It hampers diffusion of ideas and technology: This hampers the diffusion of new ideas and technology or innovations.

(v) Poor national integration: It can hinder economic growth of a country.

(vi) Inadequate exploitation of natural resources: It can limit effective exploitation of natural resources in the area, thereby hindering

the economic development of a country.

(vii) Inability to open up new lands: It can lead to inability to open up new lands for economic purposes.

Correct Answer: B. oxidation is involved

Explanation

The correct answer is B. oxidation is involved.

By definition, the anode is the electrode where oxidation takes place in both galvanic (voltaic) and electrolytic cells (often remembered by the mnemonic *An Ox* — Anode = Oxidation). Oxidation involves the loss of electrons.

- A is incorrect because electrons are produced (released), not consumed, during oxidation.

- C is incorrect because reduction occurs at the cathode (*Red Cat*).

- D is incorrect because inert electrodes (such as platinum or graphite) do not dissolve when serving as an anode.

Correct Answer: C. 8 metres

Correct Answer: B. NPN

Correct Answer: C. the north eastern seaboard of U.S.A

Correct Answer: A. Planter

Explanation

Planter is an equipment used in planting dead and it is only used after land preparation, where as disc plough is used for land preparation.