Waec Geography 2002 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• WAEC 2002

Temperatures are high throughout the year in the equatorial areas mainly because

A. Insolation is constantly high
B. Of permanent cloud cover
C. Equatorial area are influenced by currents
D. There are few highlands to reduce temperature

Question 17:

• WAEC 2002

The difference in the readings on the wet and dry-bulb thermometers is used to determine

A. Atmospheric pressure
B. Precipitation
C. Evaporation
D. Relative humidity

Question 18:

• WAEC 2002

The instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure is known as

A. Rain guage
B. Thermometer
C. Barometer
D. Sundial

Question 19:

• WAEC 2002

The variation in salinity of sea water depends on all the following factors except the

A. Rate of evaporation
B. Amount of fresh water supplied by rivers
C. Rate of water mixing by ocean current
D. Slope of the land

Question 20:

• WAEC 2002

Heavy rainfall is often associated with high temperature because

A. Area of high temperature are always influenced by cold winds
B. Cold air cools down slowly to make condensation possible
C. Cold air retains moisture better than warm air
D. Warm air is capable of holding more moisture than cold air