Study the map extract on a scale of 1:100,000 and answer the following questions: (a)

GEOGRAPHY
WAEC 2008

Study the map extract on a scale of 1:100,000 and answer the following questions: (a) Draw an outline of the map on a scale of 1:300,000. On your outline, show and name:

(i) the settlement of Lariski and Wuna Dole;

(ii) River Lakau and its direction of flow (use an arrow);

(iii) 1,100ft contour.

(b) Calculate the actual distance in kilometres along the railway line from the bridge ne Zangoma to the bridge along River Gaji

(c) (i) Using evidence from the map, state any three occupations of the people in the mapped area

(ii) Identify with reasons, the most important settlement on the map.

Explanation

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(b) Calculate the actual distance in kilometres along the railway line from the bridge near, Zangona to the bridge along River Gaji.Solutions Map Measurement = 25cm Map Scale = 1:100,000 Ground Distance = 25 x 100,000 km = 25km 100,000

(c)i The occupation of the people are-

a —FARMING:Presence of scattered cultivation

b —GRAZING: Presence of Savanna and Scrub

c —TRADE AND COMMERCE: Presence of market at Bara

d —TEACHING: Presence of schools

e —TRANSPORTATION: Presence of roads and railways

f —FISHING: Presence of many rivers

(ii) Bara is the most important settlement in the area. This is because it has a market and a school, it is also a nodal settlement



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