At what stage is River Aboye?

• A. Middle stage
• B. Youthful stage
• C. Initial stage
• D. Mature stage

Annual total rainfall decreases generally from the south to the north of Nigeria because of the?

• A. longitudinal spread along the coast
• B. latitudinal spread from the sea
• C. relief pattern of the country
• D. drainage pattern of the country

Which of the following factors least affects the location of manufacturing industries?

• A. availability of capital
• B. supply of labour
• C. nearness to market
• D. availability of transport

The basic raw materials for the textile industry include?

• A. cotton, wool, jute and rubber
• B. flax, wool, pulp and papyrus
• C. cotton, wool, pulp and papyrus
• D. flax, wool, silk and cotton

The rise of Japan as an industrial nation owes much to?

• A. her large population
• B. the relentless efforts of her government
• C. the abundance of energy
• D. the cordial relationship with her neighbours

The period when the earth is furthest from the sun is

• A. aphelion
• B. summer
• C. perihelion
• D. spring

Deforestation occurs when one of the following happens except

• A. trees are cut down for agricultural purpose
• B. trees are cut down for limber
• C. bush is subjected to excessive burning and grazing
• D. shifting cultivation is practised

The coastal regions of Sierra Leone record an annual rainfall of over

• A. 5,000mm
• B. 3000mm
• C. 4,800mm
• D. 6,500mm

Wind vane is used to record the?

• A. speed of the wind
• B. type of wind
• C. force of the wind
• D. direction of the wind

(a) (i) Draw a well labelled diagram to show the internal structure of the earth

(ii) Describe the distinguishing characteristics of any one of the layers shown in your diagram

(b) Outline the importance of either the hydrosphere or the biosphere to man