Waec Geography 1993 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• WAEC 1993

(a) Explain any four ways in which lines of latitude differ from lines of longitudes
(b) If the time at town A (long 75°W) is 5.00p.m on Friday, what will be the time and day at town B(long 120°E)? Show your workings clearly.

Question 17:

• WAEC 1993

With the aid of suitable diagrams, describe the characteristics and mode of formation of any two of the following
(a) Ox-bow lake
(b) Zeugen
(c) Block mountain

Question 18:

• WAEC 1993

(a) Draw a diagram of the relief of the ocean floor showing the following
(i) Continental shelf
(ii) Continental slope
(iii) Ocean deep
(b) Describe the main characteristics of any two of the features shown
(c) Highlight the economic,-c importance of continental shelves to man

Question 19:

• WAEC 1993

Contrast the characteristics cf the Equatorial climate with those of the Tundra climate

Question 20:

• WAEC 1993

(a) What is soil?
(b) Explain the process of soil formation
(c) Describe a typical soil profile