Waec Geography 1992 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• WAEC 1992

Basalt differs from granite because it

A. Does not contain fossils
B. Is crystalline in structure
C. Is richer in iron and magnesium oxides
D. Is an igneous rock
E. Is formed from magma

Question 7:

• WAEC 1992

Which of the following feature is not normally found uper course of a river?

A. Canyon
B. Meander
C. Rapid
D. Mis-fit
E. Waterfall

Question 8:

• WAEC 1992

A catchment area is the

A. Exposed part of an acquifer that receives rain
B. Area where a river its source from
C. Area where a river empties its water
D. Area of land through which a river flows
E. Rich fertile basins of river that attracts settlement

Question 9:

• WAEC 1992

Which of the following ocean currents has different temperature characteristics?

A. North Atlantic Drift
B. Brazilian current
C. Benguela current
D. South equatorial current
E. Mozambique current

Question 10:

• WAEC 1992

In tropical deserts large diurnal ranges of temperature occur because of the

A. Absence of tradition
B. Scarcity of water
C. Prevalence of strong winds
D. Absence of highlands
E. Absence of cloud cover