Waec Geography 1995 Past Questions and Answers

Question 51:

• WAEC 1995

(a) Highlight the economic importance of oceans to man, giving specific examples
(b) Select any one warm current in the North Atlantic Ocean and describe the factors responsible for its movement

Question 52:

• WAEC 1995

(a)(i) Name the three climatic belts recognised by the Greek system of classification
(ii) What is the basis of this classification?
(b) State one characteristic of each of the recognised belts
(c) What three advantages has the Koppen's classification over the Greek system?

Question 53:

• WAEC 1995

(a) Highlight the distinguishing characteristics of the natural vegetation associated with either the cool temperate (eastern margin type) or the tropical continental climate
(b) Explain the sectors that have aided the occurrence of the vegetation type in the area you have selected.

Question 54:

• WAEC 1995

(a) Describe five causes of flooding
(b) In what four ways can flooding be controlled?

Question 55:

• WAEC 1995

(a) Describe the significance of minerals as an environmental resource
(b) Highlight three major problems resulting from the exploitation of mineral resources