Waec 2017 Geography Past Questions And Answers

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1

When the moon comes in between the Earth and the sun in a perfect line, which of the following eclipse occurs?

  • A. Partial
  • B. Full
  • C. Solar
  • D. Lunar
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2

A town which is situated at the meeting point of roads is termed

  • A. nodal
  • B. port
  • C. confluence
  • D. gap
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3

Which of the following desert landforms is associated with wind deposition?

  • A. Butte
  • B. Yardang
  • C. Wadi
  • D. Barchan
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4

Which of the following statements is true of transhumance?

  • A. It is the seasonal migration of animal rearers in mountainous areas
  • B. It is practised by the Europeans
  • C. It involves the growing of specialised crops
  • D. It is another name for mixed farming
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5

Write a geographical account of Cross River plains under the following headings: (a) climate; (b) economic activities: (c) problems of development.

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6

Factors which influence the practice of irrigation include all except

  • A. unreliable rainfall
  • B. high rainfall
  • C. need for more food
  • D. presence of fertile soil
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7

(a) Draw an outline map of Nigeria. On the map. mark and name: (i) the railway line from Ibadan to Kano; (ii) the main road from Port Harcourt to Lagos.

(b) Highlight four contributions of transportation to the economic development of Nigeria.

(c) Outline three problems limiting rail transportation in Nigeria.

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8

A negative effect of mineral exploitation is

  • A. afforestation
  • B. hydration
  • C. pollution
  • D. oxidation
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9

Which of the following conditions occur during equinox?

  • A. The tropic of Cancer experiences longer day than the tropic of Capricon
  • B. All places across the globe experience equal lengths of day and nights
  • C. The length of day at the Equator is shorter than the tropic of Cancer
  • D. The moon is star-shaped all through the night all over the world
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10

The symbol A950 to the north-east of IREWA is

  • A. bench mark
  • B. spot height
  • C. beacon
  • D. trigonometrical station
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