WAEC - Geography (2016)
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The scale of the map in statement form is
Answer(A)
1 centimetres on the map represents 1 kilometre on the ground
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Answer(D)
South Eastern part of the map
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The western part of R. Gembeh flows through
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The point where R.Isbo meets R.Gembeh is called
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The contour interval on the map is
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The lowest point in the map is in the
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The distance as the crow flies from Bebe to Bodel is
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The bearing of Bodel from Bebe is
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Which of the following statements is true about the drainage of the mapped area?
Answer(B)
R.Isbo and R.Gembeh are the rivers that drain the distrint
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The common modes of transportation in the mapped area are
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The diagram above represents the export of rice in Kilogrammes from Country X between 2007 and 2010.
What is the name of the diagram above?
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The diagram above represents the export of rice in Kilogrammes from Country X between 2007 and 2010.
How much rice was produced in 2010 by Country X?
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The diagram above represents the export of rice in Kilogrammes from Country X between 2007 and 2010.
The total production of rice in Kilogrammes by Country X from 2007 - 2010 was?
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The diagram above represents the export of rice in Kilogrammes from Country X between 2007 and 2010.
In which year did Country X have the highest production of rice?
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The planet which revolves around the sun in a clockwise direction is
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In the southern hemisphere, the summer solstice falls on
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The planet with the shortest orbit around the sun is
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What will be the time in Sao Luis, Brazil (Longitude 45o w) when it is noon in London (Longitude 0)?
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Isothern is a line joining places of equal_______?
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The ozone layer is found in the
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Calculate the distance between the equator (latitude 0) and a city Z in Egypt (latitude 30N).
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Which of the following gases is found in very little qantity in the atmosphere?
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Which of the following climatic belts has the highest durnal temperature range?
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Temperature inversion occurs when
Answer(D)
Temperature increases with height
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Circular depression formed in the bed of an upper course river is known as
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The most satisfactory explanation for the formation of fold mountain is
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The cooling and solidification of magma within the earth's crust results in the formation of a
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The cooling and solidification of magma within the earth's crust results in the formation of a
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In an oasis, water is derived from
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The unfolded portion of a fold mountain is called
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Which of the following features is produced as a result of river capture?
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Tilting of tree trunks, poles and piling of soil behind a wall are effects of
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Exfoliation of rock is a result of
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Answer(C)
Long share drift and wave depositions
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A water table can be described as
Answer(D)
The general level of underground water in an area
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Answer(B)
Washing down of soil nutrients
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When the roof of a natural arch collapses, the resulting rock pillar left standing in the sea is called_____?
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The high temperature in the interior of the earth may result in the formation of
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Africa is described as the most tropical continent because
Answer(A)
Most parts of Africa lies within the tropics
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The introduction of ECOWAS passport among member countries is to promote
Answer(C)
Free movement of people in the sub-region
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Elements such as wind, water vapour, sunlight and gases which are of benefit to man, animals and plants are called
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Which of the following is not a timber producing country?
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What is the name of the trade between one country and another?
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Which of the following cities is both a harbour and a capital?
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Which of the following settlements is famous for its ecclesiastical function?
