Waec Geography 1988 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• WAEC 1988

When you observe the wind vane, the head of the arrow shows the

A. Speed of the wind
B. Direction to which the wind is blowing
C. Duration of the wind
D. Weight of the wind
E. Direction from which the wind is blowing

Question 17:

• WAEC 1988

Which of the following least explains the advantages of Koppen's classification of climate over the Greek classification?

A. There are five major divisions in Koppen's classification
B. The Greek classification is rather too generalised
C. Koppen's classification is based on both rainfall and temperature whereas the Greek classification is based on temperature only
D. The values of rainfall and temperature used by Koppen's are based on the requirement of certain plants
E. The Koppen's classification was developed more recently than the Greek classification

Question 18:

• WAEC 1988

A soil profile refers to the

A. Gradient of the soil
B. Slope of the soil
C. Vertical section of the soil
D. Mineral composition of the soil
E. Horizontal equivalent of the soil exaggeration

Question 19:

• WAEC 1988

The cool temperate woodland is characterized by

A. Spares undergrowth and broad-leaved deciduous trees
B. Very sparse vegetation of xerophytic plants
C. Wiry grass and shrub
D. Rolling grassland that are treeless
E. Trees with leaves appearing brown throughout the year

Question 20:

• WAEC 1988

Interdependence within the ecosystem can best be interpreted to mean that components of the ecosystem

A. Prey on one another
B. Harm one another
C. Regulate one another
D. Interact with one another
E. Create one another