Geography Past Questions And Answers
The principal agents in soil erosion are
- A. wind and waves
- B. water and wind
- C. air and water
- D. water and dust
(a) (i) Define the term drought
(ii) Name two areas affected by drought.
(b) Explain any three effects of drought
(c) Suggest three ways in which drought can be reduced.
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2003 THEORYA major gold mining centered in South Africa is?
- A. Kimberley
- B. Kuruman
- C. Newcastle
- D. Klerkdorp
A line on a map or chat connecting areas of equal rainfall is called
- A. isotherm
- B. isobar
- C. isohyet
- D. isopach
Which of the following areas has been an important source of migration into North America?
- A. South Africa
- B. Southern Europe
- C. South America
- D. East Africa
Which of the is the first stage in the process of lumbering?
- A. Trees are cut into logs
- B. Suitable species are identified
- C. Trees are felled with power saw
- D. Platforms are built for buttress trees
Recent growth in manufacturing sector of the Nigerian economy has been mostly associated with the?
- A. growth of the petroleum industry
- B. increase in communication networks
- C. increase in agricultural diversification
- D. growth of the iron and steel industry
The low rainfall along Cape Three Points in Ghana is due to the
- A. upwelling of cold water
- B. sparse vegetation
- C. prevalence of south west winds
- D. upwelling of warm water
(a) Draw a sketch map of Nigeria. On the map, show, and name:
(i) Latitudes 4ºN and 14ºN
(ii) Longitudes 3 E and 15°E
(iii) Enugu.
(b) Describe Nigeria under the following headings
(i) size
(ii) location:
(iii) position.
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2021 THEORYThe least of the factors to be considered in the location of industries is
- A. raw materials
- B. transport
- C. markets
- D. climate