Waec Geography 1992 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• WAEC 1992

The greatest threat to the survival of ECOWAS is the

A. Different languages spoken in the sub-region
B. Different monetary system in use
C. Large size of the sun-region
D. Free movement of people within the sub-region
E. Inability to implement agreed policies

Question 42:

• WAEC 1992

(a) Write explanatory notes on the
(i) Equinoxes
(ii) Great circles
(b) Explain why the period of twilight is longer along the Arctic Circle than at the Equator

Question 43:

• WAEC 1992

(a) Distinguish between deflation and abrasion
(b) Using specific examples, describe one landform produced by each of the processes ill (a) above
(c) Give any two reasons why wind erosion is more active in arid than in humid regions

Question 44:

• WAEC 1992

(a) (i) Name any three of Koppen's major climatic groups
(ii) What is the basis of this type of classification?
(b) Name any two types of climate within Koppen's first group and show the unique features of each type.

Question 45:

• WAEC 1992

Choose any two of the following vegetation types
(a) Equatorial
(b) Tropical continental
(c) Tropical desert and for each
(i) describe the vegetation characteristics
(ii) Explain how the vegetation has been influenced by climate