Waec Geography 1997 Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• WAEC 1997

Which of the statements is not correct about sedimentary rocks? They

A. Could be formed by water
B. Are usually in layers
C. Are non-crystalline
D. Often contain fossils
E. Are formed in upland areas

Question 47:

• WAEC 1997

A composite coe is a volcano having successive layers of

A. Ash and cinder only
B. Cinder, ash and pyroclasts
C. Ash, acid lava and parasitic cones
D. Pyroclasts and parasitic cones
E. Pyroclasts, ash and gases

Question 48:

• WAEC 1997

A mountain that has been denuded is called

A. Horst
B. A fold mountain
C. A volcanic mountain
D. A residual mountain

Question 49:

• WAEC 1997

Which of the following affects the flow of ocean currents?

A. Latitude
B. Humidity
C. Longitude
D. Earth's rotation
E. Ocean depth

Question 50:

• WAEC 1997

A wave which retreats after hiting the coast is called

A. Backwash
B. Swash
C. Underlow
D. Trough
E. Wavelength