Waec Geography 1994 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• WAEC 1994

Which of the following soil types is the most permeable?

A. Loam
B. Clay
C. Sand
D. Laterite
E. Peat

Question 17:

• WAEC 1994

Trees in Sudan savanna adapt to the climate of their environment by

A. Having large lateral roots with waxy hairy and broad leaves
B. Developed thick, succulent stems to store up water
C. Shedding leaves in the dry seasons and having long tap roots with umbrella-shaped crowns
D. Producing seeds which lie dormant during the dry season
E. Developing broad, lateral root system for support

Question 18:

• WAEC 1994

Which of the following names refers to temperate grasslands?

A. Lianos
B. Campos
C. Montane
D. Steppes
E. Alpine

Question 19:

• WAEC 1994

In which of the following natural vegetation belts are greenheart, mahogany and ebony commonly found?

A. Selvas
B. Marguis
C. Taiga
D. Veldt
E. Campos

Question 20:

• WAEC 1994

Desert encroachment can best be controlled by

A. Erecting barriers
B. Deforestation
C. Overgrazing
D. Slopewise cultivation
E. Afforestation