Waec 1997 Geography Past Questions And Answers
Which of the following activities will lead to deterioration of the environment?
- A. Planting of trees
- B. Contour ploughing
- C. Afforestation
- D. Overgrazing
The major effect of flooding in Nigeria is the
- A. increase in the volume of water available for domestic use
- B. high yield hectare of agricultural land
- C. cooling of adjacent areas
- D. detruction of farms and houses
Carnivores are important in the food chain because they
- A. depend on sunlight for energy
- B. feed on both plants and animals
- C. feed on animals only
- D. feed on plants only
A continuous urban or industrial stretch resulting from the merging of cities is called
- A. a satellite town
- B. a squatter settlement
- C. a conurbation
- D. a holiday resort
(a) Using specific examples, describe any three causes of air pollution
(b) Outline three major effects of air pollution
(c) Suggest any three ways of controlling air pollution
View Discussion (0)WAEC 1997 THEORYAll the following are associated with mining except
- A. Pollution
- B. Erosion
- C. Dumpe
- D. Exfoliation
(a) Discuss, using specific examples, any four factors that determine the pattern of movement of ocean currents the North Pacific Ocean
(b) Select any one cold current in the North Pacific Ocean and outline its effects on thE climate of the adjacent coastland
View Discussion (0)WAEC 1997 THEORYThe world population is estimated at about
- A. 2.0 billion
- B. 4.0billion
- C. 6.0 billion
- D. 8.0 billion
A radiation fog is likely to develop when there is
- A. gradual gain in heat by radiation on clear, clam nights
- B. rapid gain of humidity by insolation on calm days
- C. rapid loss of heat by radiation on clear, calm nights
- D. rapid gain of heat by radiation on clear calm days
The savanna lands of East Africa are best known for their
- A. wild life
- B. rich mineral resources
- C. inter-ethnic wars
- D. large rivers