Waec Geography 1988 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• WAEC 1988

All of the following can be made from the by -products of crude oil except

A. Plastic
B. Synthetic rubber
C. Glass
D. Detergents
E. Insecticides

Question 37:

• WAEC 1988

Which of the following countries in Africa has the greatest hydro-electric potential?

A. Nigeria
B. Zaire
C. Egypt
D. Cameroun
E. Insecticides

Question 38:

• WAEC 1988

Which of the following is not among the objectives of ECOWAS?

A. Promotion of unlified budgetary system
B. Promotion of cultural, social and political ties
C. Promotion of economic cooperation
D. Elimination of trade restrictions
E. Promotion of a unified currency system

Question 39:

• WAEC 1988

(a) Distinguish between
(i) Latitude and Longitude
(ii) Standard Time and Greenwich Mean Time
(b) If the Greenwich Mean Time is 10:00am, 5th July when Local Time in a place X is 4:48am, 4th July, find the longitude of place X.

Question 40:

• WAEC 1988

(a) Define the term sedimentary rock and describe any two processes of its formation
(b) Discuss any three ways in which sedimentary rocks are important to man