Geography 2001 Waec Past Questions and Answers

Question 36 :

• WAEC 2001

The benefits to be derived by ECOWAS member countries include all the following except

A. A free movement of people across member countries
B. Territorial expansion
C. Free flow of capital
D. The creation of large market

Question 37 :

• WAEC 2001

Study the map extract on a scale 1:100,000 and answer the following questions:
(a) Draw an outline of the area to a scale of 1:300,000.
(b) On your outline, insert and name:
(i) the settlements of Pindiga and Yalo;
(ii) one 1900 ft contour line;
(iii) the minor roads.
(c) Calculate the actual distance along the minor road from Futuk to the point where it leaves the area on the map.
(d) Describe the influence of relief and drainage on the distribution of settlements shown on the map.

Question 38 :

• WAEC 2001

(a) Describe the Prismatic Compass.
(b) Highlight four basic precautions that should be taken when making a compass traverse.

Question 39 :

• WAEC 2001

(a) Distinguish between Meridians and Parallels.
(b) A football match is to be played on Saturday in New Zealand (150°E) between the host country and Nigeria (15°E). If the match is to be televised live, at what time should Nigerians tune in their television sets to watch the kick-off scheduled for 4.00 p.m. in New Zealand?"

Question 40 :

• WAEC 2001

(a) Explain the term vulcanicity?
(b) Describe the characteristics and mode of formation of any one of the following:
(i) Batholith; (ii) Dyke; (iii) Composite cone.
(c) In what four ways are volcanic rocks important to man?