Waec Geography 1994 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• WAEC 1994

One relative advantage o water transport over road transport is its

A. Capacity for passenger traffic only
B. Ability to link all parts of any country
C. Suitability for bulky and heavy cargo
D. Great speed over long distances
E. Being less affected by bad weather

Question 32:

• WAEC 1994

Which of the following regions in Nigeria has an average height of over 100 metres above sea level?

A. Biu Plateau
B. North-Central Highlands
C. Adamawa Highlands
D. Udi Plateau
E. Western Highlands

Question 33:

• WAEC 1994

The development of hydro-electric power in Nigeria is least affected by the

A. Rapid increase in demand for electricity
B. A regular supply of water
C. Availabilty of suitable sites for dams
D. Presence of high mountains
E. High cost of construction

Question 34:

• WAEC 1994

Which of the following are best explains the drift of population from rural to the cities in Nigeria?

A. The cost of living in the cities is very high
B. There are more job opportunities in the cities
C. There is food scarcity in the rural areas
D. Better recreational facilities are available in the cities
E. Opportunities for higher education are only available in the cities

Question 35:

• WAEC 1994

Which of the following least influences population density in Nigeria?

A. Mining
B. Fertile agricultural land
C. Thick forest vegetation
D. Tsetsefly infestation
E. Industrialisation