The instrument used for measuring the speed of wind is called

• A. cup anemometer
• B. speedometer
• C. wind vane
• D. prismatic compass

Which of the following minerals is produced in Niger Republic?

• A. Copper
• B. Iron ore
• C. Crude oil
• D. Uranium

Which of the following landforms is associated with parallel faulting?

• A. Inselberg
• B. Dyke
• C. Gorge
• D. Rift valley

Physical weathering is expected to be most active in the

• A. tropical continental region
• B. hot desert region
• C. warm temperature region
• D. arctic region

A major characteristics of the tropical continental climate is the?

• A. occurrance of high diurnal temperatures throughout the year
• B. Absence of cloud cover throughout the year
• C. prevalence of high and constant temperature throughout the year
• D. occurrance of alternating wet and dry seasons throughout the year

In a humid environment, settlement located at the foot slope of a scarp where a permeable one are often referred to as?

• A. linear settlements
• B. ribbon settlements
• C. Spring-line settlements
• D. dispersed settlements

The most critical and variable element of weather in a tropical environment is?

• A. potential evaporation
• B. sunshine hours
• C. temperature
• D. rainfall

Soil texture is determined primarily by

• A. particle sizes
• B. profile horizons
• C. major components
• D. nutrient status

When a warm ocean current meets a cold ocean current, they produce

• A. mist
• B. line squall
• C. fog
• D. hail

The two major economic activities in the Chad basin are?

• A. tourism and livestock production
• B. fishing abd ship building
• C. fishing and irrigation agriculture
• D. forestry and livestock production