Waec Geography 2003 Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• WAEC 2003

(a) Explain five ways in which transportation contributes to the economic development of a country.
(b) Outline any five factors that can affect transport development in a country

Question 47:

• WAEC 2003

(a) Describe any five characteristics of manufacturing industries in Tropical Africa.
(b) Highlight five problems facing manufacturing industries in Tropical Africa.

Question 48:

• WAEC 2003

(a) Draw an outline map of Nigeria. On the map, show and name:
(i) one cattle rearing zone
(ii) three towns in the rearing zone
(iii) one direction of movement of cattle from the rearing zone to one named consuming area (use arrow).
(b) Outline three problems of cattle rearing in Nigeria
(c) How are these problems being solved?

Question 49:

• WAEC 2003

(a) Draw an outline map of Nigeria. On the map, mark and name the following:
(i) two areas noted for inland fishing
(ii) one area noted for off-shore fishing
(iii) one important town in each of the areas shown on the map.
(b)(i) Name three methods of fishing in Nigeria
(ii) Identify four types of fish caught
(c) Outline three benefits of fishing to the Nigerian economy.

Question 50:

• WAEC 2003

(a) Draw an outline map of Nigeria. On the map, show and name:
(i) the forest belts
(ii) an important town in each belt
(iii) the Lake Chad
(b) Describe three characteristics of any one of the forest belts shown on the map.
(c) Outline three ways in which the forest belts are of importance to Nigeria.