Light industries predominate in West Africa because of

• A. inadequate capital
• B. sparse population
• C. adequate technology
• D. adequate power supply

The process by which materials are physically transferred from one soil layer to another is called?

• A. leaching
• B. physical weathering
• C. illuviation
• D. eluviation

The highest point in the area lies below

• A. 300m
• B. 325m
• C. 350m
• D. 375m

Which of the following cloud types is commonly associated with contiuous precipitation?

• A. Cumulus
• B. Stratus
• C. Stratocumulus
• D. Nimbostratus

The tundra region is sparsely populated because of?

• A. scarcity of water
• B. harsh environmental conditions
• C. low natural resources base
• D. low level of avaiable technology

In which of the following vegetation belts is lumbering an important economic activity?

• A. sahel savanna
• B. tundra
• C. sudan savanna
• D. tropical rainforest

The largest areas of very sparse population in the world outside the desert are the?

• A. mountainous areas, tropical and temerate forests
• B. mountainous areas and interior grassland
• C. deltaic areas and coastal swamps
• D. tropical forests and mediterranean lands

Using specific examples, describe how each of the following factors affect the vegetation of Africa;

(a) Rainfall (b) Altitude (c) Soil type

Dense population mainly dependent on peasant farming is found in?

• A. Witwatersrand in South Africa
• B. the coastal areas of West Africa
• C. the Rwanda-Burundi area
• D. the Katanga District

Which of the following are the most valuable products of equatorial forest?

• A. tea,banana,oranges
• B. cocoa,rubber,oil palm
• C. cassava,plantain,rice
• D. ginger,coffee,sisal