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Geography2000

WASSCE · 39 questions · Answers included

39 questions

1

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

2

The earth rotates on its axis from

3

The longitude of London is 0 0 while that of Sydney,Australia is about 150 0 E. The time at Sydney would therefore be

4

The solar system comprises the sun and

5

The outer layer of the earth is called the

6

Granite rocks contain

7

Denudation involves

8

In the desert region the most prominent agent of erosion is

9

Residual mountains occur when

10

The lower course of a river is usually associated with the formation of

11

Ventifacts are products of

12

The middle course of a river normally shows

13

The shiroro gorge can be found on River

14

One of the advantages of solar energy is that

15

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

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

17

One of the advantages of water transport is that it

18

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

19

Which of the following is not a sea route?

20

The world's busiest shipping routes are on the

21

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

22

The tourist centre of Ogbunike cave is located near

23

Lateritization is a soil forming process characteristic of

24

Nigeria is located between longitude

25

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

26

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

27

A major problem in agricultural development in Nigeria is

28

Which of the following is not an element of climate?

29

Which of the following climatic types id found on the western margins of continents between altitude 30 0 and 40 0 North and South of the Equator?

30

Cement factory is usually located near

31

Desert encroachment can best be controlled by

32

In northern Nigeria, the most common type of vegetation is

33

The coastline of West Africa in Liberia and Ghana especially near Monrovia and Sekondi respectively is an example of

34

Which of the following countries is located in North Africa?

35

The bulk of Nigeria timber is obtained from the

36

The major problem facing the utilization of human resources in West Africa is

37

Roads constructed to span long distance and across continents are called

38

Which of the following best explains the presence of the Namib Desert in South West Africa?

39

The best solution to the rapid depletion of forest resources in West Africa is to