Geography 1989 Waec Past Questions and Answers

Question 51 :

• WAEC 1989

(a) List three major countries outside Africa that trade with Nigeria
(b) Choose any one of these countries and name:
(i) three major products which Nigeria exports to her
(ii) three major products which Nigeria imports from her
(c) Discuss two factors responsible for the present pattern of trade between Nigeria and that country
(d) Describe two effects of this observed pattern of trade on the economy of Nigeria

Question 52 :

• WAEC 1989

(a) Draw an outline map of Nigeria and on it show and name
(i) the Rivers Niger, Benue, Sokoto, Cross and Ogun
(ii) one natural lake and one artificial lake
(iii) the Jos Plateau, the Udi Hills, the Western Highlands and the Obudu plateau
(iv) one lowland region in the north and one in the south
(b) Describe the importance of the River Niger to the economy of Nigeria.

Question 53 :

• WAEC 1989

With relevant sketch maps, discuss the relationship between climate and vegetation in Nigeria.

Question 54 :

• WAEC 1989

Give an account of the factors that have aided the location of any three of the following
(a) Textile mills in Kaduna
(b) Oil refinery in Warri
(c) Pulp and paper mill in Oku Iboku
(d) Cement factory in Ewekoro

Question 55 :

• WAEC 1989

Discuss the characteristics of either the Western Highlands or the North Central Highlands of Nigeria under tile following headings;
(a) Relief
(b) Drainage
(c) Soils
(d) Vegetation
(e) Human activities