Waec Geography 1989 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• WAEC 1989

Residual mountains are those caused by

A. Denudation
B. Residue
C. Faulting
D. Vulcanicity
E. Folding

Question 7:

• WAEC 1989

Rocks which do not allow water to pass through them are

A. Pervious rocks
B. Porous rocks
C. Impermeable rocks
D. Impervious rocks
E. Crystalline rocks

Question 8:

• WAEC 1989

Which of the following best explains why wind erosion is very effective in desert region?

A. There are no resistant rock surfaces
B. The only agent of erosion is wind
C. Rocks are generally soft and less resistant
D. There are no large water bodies
E. Rainfall is insufficient and evaporation is high

Question 9:

• WAEC 1989

The following conditions are favourable for the formation of deltas except

A. Strong current running at right angles to the river mouth
B. Active vertical erosion in the upper course of the river
C. Sheltered and almost tideless coast
D. Absence of large lakes in the river course
E. Shallow sea adjoining the delta

Question 10:

• WAEC 1989

The direction of flow of ocean is determined mainly by the

A. Location of the earth and land sea breezes
B. Shape of the continents and the temperature of the continental interior
C. Prevailing winds and the great depth of the ocean
D. Great depth of the ocean and the amount of fresh water inflow
E. Prevailing winds and the rotation of the earth