WAEC - Geography (2000)

  • 1
    The planet with rights of circular light and dark bands is the
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    (C)
    jupiter
  • 2
    The earth rotates on its axis from
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    (B)
    west to east
  • 3
    The longitude of London is 00 while that of Sydney,Australia is about 1500E. The time at Sydney would therefore be
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    (B)
    10 hours ahead of that of London
  • 4
    The solar system comprises the sun and
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    (C)
    eight planets
  • 5
    The outer layer of the earth is called the
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    (B)
    crust
  • 6
    Granite rocks contain
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    (A)
    silica,aluminium and iron
  • 7
    Denudation involves
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    (A)
    reshaping of the earth by agents of transportation
  • 8
    In the desert region the most prominent agent of erosion is
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    (D)
    wind
  • 9
    Residual mountains occur when
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    (C)
    the general level of land is lowered by agents of denudation
  • 10
    The lower course of a river is usually associated with the formation of
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    (D)
    ox-bow lakes
  • 11
    Ventifacts are products of
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    (B)
    wind abrasion
  • 12
    The middle course of a river normally shows
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    (C)
    meanders
  • 13
    The shiroro gorge can be found on River
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    (D)
    Kaduna
  • 14
    One of the advantages of solar energy is that
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    (B)
    it is natural and does not require periodic maintenance
  • 15
    A major characteristic feature that distinguishes heavy industry from light industry is the
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    (D)
    complexity of the processing technique
  • 16
    Which of the following statements are true of air transport? I.weather conditions impose a great limitation II. it can be used to carry a great deal of freight per trip III. it is most suitable for passengers and articles of high value IV. heavy non-perishable goods can be transported more quickly
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    (C)
    I and III only
  • 17
    One of the advantages of water transport is that it
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    (C)
    is not flexible
  • 18
    A very important advantages of road over railways in Africa is that
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    (B)
    movement of goods by road is faster than by rail
  • 19
    Which of the following is not a sea route?
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    (A)
    London-moscow-baghdad
  • 20
    The world's busiest shipping routes are on the
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    (C)
    Pacific ocean
  • 21
    The major problem facing the railway transport compared to road transport is
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    (D)
    lack of flexibility
  • 22
    The tourist centre of Ogbunike cave is located near
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    (D)
    Onitsha in Anambra state
  • 23
    Lateritization is a soil forming process characteristic of
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    (C)
    humid tropics where rainfall and temperature are high throughout the year
  • 24
    Nigeria is located between longitude
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    (A)
    30E and 150E
  • 25
    Import tariffs are imposed on goods entering a country in order to
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    (B)
    protect the growth of local industries
  • 26
    All the major industrial zones of Nigeria owe their origin mainly to
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    (B)
    influx of migrant labour
  • 27
    A major problem in agricultural development in Nigeria is
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    (C)
    insufficient storage facilities
  • 28
    Which of the following is not an element of climate?
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    (A)
    altitude
  • 29
    Which of the following climatic types id found on the western margins of continents between altitude 300 and 400 North and South of the Equator?
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    (B)
    Mediterranean
  • 30
    Cement factory is usually located near
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    (C)
    source of raw materials
  • 31
    Desert encroachment can best be controlled by
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    (C)
    afforestation
  • 32
    In northern Nigeria, the most common type of vegetation is
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    (D)
    tropical grassland
  • 33
    The coastline of West Africa in Liberia and Ghana especially near Monrovia and Sekondi respectively is an example of
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    (C)
    rias
  • 34
    Which of the following countries is located in North Africa?
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    (D)
    Algeria
  • 35
    The bulk of Nigeria timber is obtained from the
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    (B)
    rain-forest