Waec Geography 2002 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• WAEC 2002

The population of India is mainly characterized by

A. Low birth rate
B. High death rate
C. Balance in age and sex structure
D. High growth rate

Question 27:

• WAEC 2002

If the total population of a country is 25,000,000 and her total land area is 100,000 square kilometres,what is her population density?

A. 500 persons per sq. km
B. 450 persons per sq. km
C. 350 persons per sq. km
D. 250 persons per sq. km

Question 28:

• WAEC 2002

Which of the following features promote the development of nucleated settlement?

A. Nodal centres and natural harbours
B. Narrow valleys and rugged highlands
C. Dissected plains and nodal centres
D. Extensive fertile plains and steep valleys

Question 29:

• WAEC 2002

The main difference towns and villages is that

A. Towns contain more women
B. Villages have more occupations
C. Towns perform more tertiary functions
D. Villages have more food

Question 30:

• WAEC 2002

Most of the industries located in rural area are

A. Market-oriented
B. High energy-oriented
C. Raw material-oriented
D. Transport-oriented