Waec Geography 2001 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• WAEC 2001

The type of rainfall characterized by torrential downpour in the tropics or during summers in the temperature interiors is called

A. Convectional rainfall
B. Frontal rainfall
C. Orographic rainfall
D. Cyclonic rainfall

Question 17:

• WAEC 2001

Which of the following settlement types is the largest size?

A. Megalopolis
B. Village
C. Town
D. City

Question 18:

• WAEC 2001

A planet which is adapted to living in a region where little moisture is available is called

A. Helophyte
B. Hygrophyte
C. Xerophyte
D. Hydrophyte

Question 19:

• WAEC 2001

All the following minerals are found in Nigeria except

A. Coal
B. Bauxite
C. Tin ore
D. Columbite

Question 20:

• WAEC 2001

Which of the following occupations is not common among the people of Southern coast-lands of Nigeria?

A. Fishing
B. Lumbering
C. Trading
D. Cattle rearing