Geography 1998 Waec Past Questions and Answers

Question 41 :

• WAEC 1998

(a) Draw a map of Nigeria and on it, show the
(i) Rivers Kaduna, Cross and Ogun
(ii) Source area of each river in (a) (i) above
(b) Describe any four characteristics of rivers in Nigeria
(c) In what four ways are rivers useful to the economy of Nigeria?

Question 42 :

• WAEC 1998

(a) State five ways in which highlands promote economic development in the North Central Highlands
(b) What five characteristics of highlands hinder the development of the region?

Question 43 :

• WAEC 1998

(a) Draw a map of Nigeria and on it, locate and name
(i) three solid-mineral-mining towns and the solid mineral foi in each
(ii) three refinery towns
(b) Outline any four contributions of solid minerals to the economy of Nigeria
(c) State any three problems which face the mining of solid minerals in Nigeria

Question 44 :

• WAEC 1998

(a) Outline any three factors which favour lumbering in Nigeria
(b) Highlight any four contributions of lumbering to economy of Nigeria
(c) State any five problems facing lumbering in Nigeria

Question 45 :

• WAEC 1998

(a) Name any four ocean currents along the coast of Africa
(b) Highlight the effects of any two different types of currents on the climate of Africa