Waec Geography 2000 Past Questions and Answers

Question 51:

• WAEC 2000

(a) State four differences between local craft and heavy manufacturing industries
(b) Outlines three factors that have influenced the location of an iron and steel industry in Tropical Africa
(c) In what three ways has industrialization contributed to the economy of Tropical African countries?

Question 52:

• WAEC 2000

(a) State three differences between rail and water transport
(b) In what four ways can transportation influence economic development in any named country in West Africa
(c) Outline three problems of rail transport development in developing countries.

Question 53:

• WAEC 2000

(a) On an outline map of Nigeria show
(i) one area having an annual rainfall of under 100cm (ii) one area having an annual rainfall of over 300cm (iii) one important town in each area
(b) Describe four other climatic features of the area shown in (a)(ii)above
(c) Name and outline the characteristics of the vegetation associated with the climate described in (b) above

Question 54:

• WAEC 2000

(a) On an outline map of Nigeria locate and name
(i) one area important for each of the following: gold, petroleum, columbite
(ii) one important town in each area
(b) Explain any three contributions of mineral resources to the economy of Nigeria
(c) Highlight any four factors that limit the exploitation of minerals in Nigeria

Question 55:

• WAEC 2000

Compare the North Central Highlands with the Cross River Plain under the following headings:
(a) Relief and drainage
(b) People and settlement
(c) Economic activities