Waec Geography 1997 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• WAEC 1997

Stars tend to from cluster known as

A. Satellites
B. Adromeda spiral
C. Planets
D. Galaxies
E. Solar system

Question 42:

• WAEC 1997

The earth's axis is inclined to the plane of the ecliptic at an angle of

A. 90⁰
B. 66¹/, ₂⁰
C. 50⁰
D. 23¹,/ ₂⁰
E. 15⁰

Question 43:

• WAEC 1997

When molten magma solidifies along bedding planes the feature formed is known as

A. Sill
B. Basalt
C. Lava
D. Batholith
E. Ash cone

Question 44:

• WAEC 1997

Standard time zones are created because

A. Of the inconvenience of adjusting watches by travellers
B. Of the peculiar shapes and location of some countries
C. Of the great east west stretch
D. All countries on the same meridian agreed to keep the same time
E. The local time is advanced by one hour

Question 45:

• WAEC 1997

All the following rocks are metamorphic except

A. Gneiss
B. Marble
C. Gabbro
D. Slate
E. Quartzite