Waec Geography 1996 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• WAEC 1996

(a) Give three reasons why air transportation may be preferred to the other modes of transportation
(b) State any three disadvantages of air transportation
(c) How can these disadvantages be overcome?

Question 37:

• WAEC 1996

(a) Give an example of a
(i) light industry? (ii) heavy industry?
(b) Describe any four characteristics of each type of industry
(c) Explain any three favourable factors for the location of any one of the industries

Question 38:

• WAEC 1996

(a) What five advantages could be derived when countries trade with one another?
(b) Highlight four factors which influenced the trade between Nigeria and Canada.

Question 39:

• WAEC 1996

(a) On a sketch map of Nigeria, show and name the
(i) three climatic belts;
(ii) dominant air masses which influence the climate of Nigeria
(b) Outline three ways in which the Sudan savannah vegetation has adapted itself to the climate in Nigeria
(c) In what four ways is natural vegetation of economic importance to man in Nigeria?

Question 40:

• WAEC 1996

(a) Explain any four problems facing Agriculture in Nigeria
(b) Highlight three effects of these problems on the economic development of Nigeria
(c) How can the problems in (a) above be solved?