Geography Past Questions And Answers
The most common greenhouse gas in the atmosphere is
- A. hydrogen bromide
- B. carbon (iv) oxide
- C. chlorofluorocarbon
- D. carbon (ii) oxide
The most important factors influencing the distribution of population in the world are
- A. climate, relief, soils and mineral resources and mineral resources
- B. climate, industrial activities, soils and tourism
- C. climate, soils, agriculture and cultural activities
- D. relief, industrial activities, agriculture
The instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure is known as
- A. rain guage
- B. thermometer
- C. barometer
- D. sundial
Which of the following is a primary economic activity?
- A. Manufacturing
- B. Food processing
- C. Transportation
- D. Farming
The main problem faced by export crop producers in developing countries is?
- A. pests and diseases
- B. widely fluctuating prices
- C. high cost of inputs
- D. lack of capital
Calculate the distance between the equator (latitude 0) and a city Z in Egypt (latitude 30N).
- A. 2,300 km
- B. 3,000 km
- C. 3,330 km
- D. 4,430 km
A major physical factor restricting the cultivation of perennial crops in the Sudan savannah of Nigeria is the?
- A. seasonal regime of the streams
- B. menace of pest
- C. seasonal pattern of rainfall
- D. sandy nature of the soil
The location of market gardening near large cities is best explained by
- A. Availability of power
- B. Fertile soil
- C. Perishability of products
- D. Efficient transportation
(a) On an outline map of West Africa, show:
(i) one area each in a different country, important for diamond, petroleum and gold
(ii) one important town in each area
(iii) one route from the producing area to the port of export for each mineral
(b) Describe one method of mining any one of the minerals in (a) above
(c) Highlight four problems associated with mining in West Africa
View Discussion (0)WAEC 1991 THEORY
(a) Draw a diagram to show the relief features of an ocean floor.
(b) Highlight three main characteristics of the continental shelf.
(c) In what three ways is the continental shelf of importance to man?
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2007 THEORY