Geography 1990 Waec Past Questions and Answers

Question 41 :

• WAEC 1990

(a) On an outline map of Africa show and name
(i) three countries notable for lumbering
(ii) one town in each country important for saw milling
(iii) one seaport in each country important for the export of timber and lumber products
(b) Explain any three ways in which lumbering is of importance to West African countries
(c) Discuss any three problems resulting from the exploitation of timber resources in West Africa.

Question 42 :

• WAEC 1990

Write a geographical account of fishing in Southern Africa under the following headings:
(a) important fishing areas and fishing ports
(b) Methods of fishing
(c) Major types of fish caught
(d) Preparation and marketing of fish
(e) Importance to the economy.

Question 43 :

• WAEC 1990

Discuss the distinguishing characteristics of each of any three of the following
(a) Plantation agriculture in East Africa
(b) Irrigation farming in the Nile Valley
(c) Pastoral nomadism in West Africa
(d) Fruits farming in Southern Africa.