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Geography2006

WASSCE · 37 questions · Answers included

37 questions

1

The Farthest planet from the sun in the solar system is the

2

Which of the following is not a proof to show that the earth is spherical in shape?

3

Latitude 66 and half 0 s marks the

4

What is the distance along a great circle between latitude 27 0 s and 23.5 0 N of the equator?

5

The direction of wind is recorded by an instrument called

6

Diurnal range of temperature is obtained by

7

Koppen's climatic classification was based on

8

The dust particles over which moisture settles when condensation takes place is known as

9

An example of organically formed sedimentary rock is

10

A river transport its load through the following processes except

11

The difference between high tide and low tide is referred to as

12

All the following are found in the upper course of a river except

13

The typical red tropical soil is

14

Plung pool is a feature of

15

All the following are examples of intrusive volcanic features except

16

The formation of metamorphic rocks normally involves the change of other rocks through

17

Which of the following rocks is used for fuel?

18

A basin where rock layers have been folded and in which permeable rock which has trapped water is sandwiched between impermeable layers is referred to as

19

Which of the following mountains is not a fold mountain?

20

All the following are features produced by wind erosion except

21

The Mediterranean type of climate is best favoured for

22

Which of the following is a north-easterly wind from Sahara blowing towards the Gulf of Guinea?

23

Continental shelves are important for all the following except

24

Spits and bars are formed by

25

All the following constitute environmental hazards except

26

The Equatorial forests of the Amazon basin is generally referred to as the

27

Xerophytic plants are usually associated with

28

'House are far apart from one another. They are commonly connected by foot path'. This description refers to

29

Ports that specialize in receiving and redistributing goods to neighboring countries are called

30

An area is said to be over-populated if

31

The greatest problem associated with cattle rearing in West Africa is

32

Which of the following is a major benefit of international trade?

33

Perishable goods;items of high unit value(gold,diamond) are best transported by

34

One of the function performed by rural settlements for urban settlements is the provision of

35

Which of the following is not a contribution of land transport to the economic development of any country?

36

Which of these African countries is noted for lumbering?

37

The major causes of change in population size are