Waec Geography 1997 Past Questions and Answers

Question 71:

• WAEC 1997

(a) On an outline map of Nigeria, locate and name:
(i) the rain-forest belt
(ii) one area of montane vegetation
(iii) two towns important for lumbering within the forest belt.
(b) Describe any four factors which have favoured the production of timber in Nigeria
(c) Outline any four problems facing the lumbering industry in Nigeria

Question 72:

• WAEC 1997

Describe the distinguishing characteristics of either the Western Highlands or the Eastern Highlands under the following heading:
(a) Relief and drainage (b) Agriculture (c) Problems of development

Question 73:

• WAEC 1997

On a sketch map of Nigeria, locate and name:
(i) the rivers Imo and Kaduna
(ii) two H EP stations
(iii) two thermal stations
(iv) two oil refineries
(b) In what three ways has the oil industry contributed to the economic development of Nigeria?
(c) State four problems arising from the exploitation of crude oil in Nigeria

Question 74:

• WAEC 1997

(a) Highlight any five features of rotational bush fallowing as practised in WestAfrica
(b) State four advantages of this system of agriculture
(c) Outline any four disadvantages of the system

Question 75:

• WAEC 1997

(a) Draw an outline map of Africa and on it, locate the
(i) rivers Zambesi, Nile and Zaire
(ii) mounts Cameroun, Drakensberg and Tibesti
(iii) EastAfrican Rift Valley
(b) Using specific examples explain three effects of mountains on the climate of Africa
(c) Describe any four ways in which the highlands of Africa are of economic importance