Geography Past Questions And Answers
Unemployment is at a high level in West African cities because?
- A. there is a large youthful population
- B. many of the dwellers are skilled
- C. many of the dwellers are unskilled
- D. industrialization is at a slow pace
A horizontal intrusion of molten magma into the bedding plane of sedimentary rocks is called
- A. phacolith
- B. lacolith
- C. sill
- D. batholith
Which of the following best describes the characteristics of a rural settlement
- A. primary activities
- B. secondary activities
- C. tertiary activities
- D. large area coverage
The most important factors that have promoted urbanization in Africa during the 20th century are?
- A. industrial development, decolonization and modern transport development
- B. modern transport development, commerce and industrialization
- C. trade, improved rural conditions and industrialization
- D. decolonization, poor rural conditions and commercialization
(a) Describe the Prismatic Compass.
(b) Highlight four basic precautions that should be taken when making a compass traverse.
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2001 THEORYThe main effect of distance from the sea on rainfall is to reduce its?
- A. amount and seasonality
- B. amount and duration
- C. intensity and seasonality
- D. intensity and duration
Which of the following fold mountains is found in Africa?
- A. himalayas
- B. alps
- C. atlas
- D. rockies
The National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) was formed
- A. in 1993, to press for the re-validation of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election
- B. in 1994, to solicit funds in preparation for the transition into Civilian rule
- C. in 1994, to press for the re-validation of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election
- D. in 1993, to advocate for the violation of human rights under the Abacha's regime
What type of mountain is associated with syncline?
- A. Block mountain
- B. fold mountain
- C. volcanic mountain
- D. residual mountain
A map drawn to a scale of 1: 180,000 is reduced three times. What is the scale of the new map?
- A. 1: 60,000
- B. 1: 90,000
- C. 1: 360,000
- D. 1: 540,000

