WAEC - Geography (2000)

• 1

  The planet with rights of circular light and dark bands is the

  回答

  (C)

  jupiter
• 2

  The earth rotates on its axis from

  回答

  (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

  回答

  (B)

  10 hours ahead of that of London
• 4

  The solar system comprises the sun and

  回答

  (C)

  eight planets
• 5

  The outer layer of the earth is called the

  回答

  (B)

  crust
• 6

  Granite rocks contain

  回答

  (A)

  silica,aluminium and iron
• 7

  Denudation involves

  回答

  (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

  回答

  (D)

  ox-bow lakes
• 11

  Ventifacts are products of

  回答

  (B)

  wind abrasion
• 12

  The middle course of a river normally shows

  回答

  (C)

  meanders
• 13

  The shiroro gorge can be found on River

  回答

  (D)

  Kaduna
• 14

  One of the advantages of solar energy is that

  回答

  (B)

  it is natural and does not require periodic maintenance
• 15

  A major characteristic feature that distinguishes heavy industry from light industry is the

  回答

  (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

  回答

  (C)

  I and III only
• 17

  One of the advantages of water transport is that it

  回答

  (C)

  is not flexible
• 18

  A very important advantages of road over railways in Africa is that

  回答

  (B)

  movement of goods by road is faster than by rail
• 19

  Which of the following is not a sea route?

  回答

  (A)

  London-moscow-baghdad
• 20

  The world's busiest shipping routes are on the

  回答

  (C)

  Pacific ocean
• 21

  The major problem facing the railway transport compared to road transport is

  回答

  (D)

  lack of flexibility
• 22

  The tourist centre of Ogbunike cave is located near

  回答

  (D)

  Onitsha in Anambra state
• 23

  Lateritization is a soil forming process characteristic of

  回答

  (C)

  humid tropics where rainfall and temperature are high throughout the year
• 24

  Nigeria is located between longitude

  回答

  (A)

  3⁰E and 15⁰E
• 25

  Import tariffs are imposed on goods entering a country in order to

  回答

  (B)

  protect the growth of local industries
• 26

  All the major industrial zones of Nigeria owe their origin mainly to

  回答

  (B)

  influx of migrant labour
• 27

  A major problem in agricultural development in Nigeria is

  回答

  (C)

  insufficient storage facilities
• 28

  Which of the following is not an element of climate?

  回答

  (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?

  回答

  (B)

  Mediterranean
• 30

  Cement factory is usually located near

  回答

  (C)

  source of raw materials
• 31

  Desert encroachment can best be controlled by

  回答

  (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

  回答

  (C)

  rias
• 34

  Which of the following countries is located in North Africa?

  回答

  (D)

  Algeria
• 35

  The bulk of Nigeria timber is obtained from the

  回答

  (B)

  rain-forest