Geography Past Questions And Answers
The solar system comprises
- A. the sun,earth and pluto
- B. the sun,earth and moon
- C. the sun and its nine planets
- D. the sun and the earth
(a) Highlight the economic importance of oceans to man, giving specific examples
(b) Select any one warm current in the North Atlantic Ocean and describe the factors responsible for its movement
View Discussion (0)WAEC 1995 THEORYBuying and selling of goods and services within a country is termed as
- A. international trade
- B. barter
- C. foreign trade
- D. internal trade
At which of the following latitudes would you expect more than 24 hours of continuous sunshine or darkness at a particular time of the year?
- A. 40°N and S
- B. 50°N and S
- C. 60°N and S
- D. 70°N and S
Which of the areas marked F,G,H,J and K are well known for rearing of cattle, sheep and pigs?
- A. F,G,H
- B. F,G,J
- C. F,J,K
- D. G,H,J
Ocean currents are caused mainly by?
- A. the rotation of the earth
- B. the amount of evaporation from the oceans
- C. prvailing surfaces winds
- D. the shape of the ocean
The soil in a typical natural rainforest remains fertile and suitable for arable agriculture because?
- A. the vegetation is luxuriant
- B. there is abundant supply of sunshine and rainfall which leach the soil
- C. the soil nutrient is continously being replenished y the decay of the dense undergrowth and fallen leaves
- D. there is absence of plant cover
The list of exports from Japan to Nigeria is likely to include?
- A. motor vehicles, television sets and coal
- B. wrist watches, chemicals and crude oil
- C. motor vehicles, cameras and industrial machines
- D. television sets, iron ore and computers
(a) Give any three reasons each for the
(i) high volume of trade between Nigeria and the U.S.A.
(ii) low volume of trade between Nigeria and Ghana
(b) Suggest any four ways of improving trade between Nigeria and other West African countries.
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2002 THEORYAn off-shore bar formed by corals is known as?
- A. an atoll
- B. a coral reef
- C. a fringing reef
- D. a barrier reef