Which of the following best explains why wind action is more predominant in Arid regions than in Humid regions?

• A. Loose surface materials and the absence of vegetation cover
• B. Excessively high temperature during the day and night
• C. Insufficient and unreliable rainfall
• D. Lack of surface drainage and the presence of strong winds

The speed of wind is usually measured using?

• A. a wind vane
• B. a wind rose
• C. an anemometer
• D. a thermometer

A type of landform that is associated with large scale orogeny is a?

• A. block mountain
• B. volcanic mountain
• C. fold mountain
• D. residual mountain

Which of the following islands has rich volcanic soils supporting a well-organized plantaion agriculture and is one of the most densely populated areas in the world?

• A. Cuba
• B. Cyprus
• C. Sumatra
• D. Java

A state in Nigeria notable for hydroelectric power generation is?

• A. Plateau
• B. Niger
• C. Adamawa
• D. Kaduna

Which of the following regions in Nigeria is not sparsely populated? The

• A. Niger delta
• B. Sahel region of Borno State
• C. Muri planis of the Middle Benue Valley
• D. Eastern scarpland

Which of the following is a major producer of copper?

• A. chad
• B. zambia
• C. Burundi
• D. morocco

The financial headquarters of the Econmic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) is located at

• A. Lome
• B. Banjul
• C. Lagos
• D. Cotonou

(a) Differentiate clearly between urban settlements and rural settlements

(b) Explain four factors responsible for tl-increase in size of urban settlements

(c) Highlight four problems associated with such growth.

When there is a large difference in the reading of the dry and wet bulb thermometers, it shows that relative humidity is

• A. low
• B. moderate
• C. 100%
• D. 0%