Waec Geography 2005 Past Questions and Answers

Question 51:

• WAEC 2005

(a) Draw an outline map of Nigeria. On the map, locate and name;
(i) the Gulf of Guinea; (ii) the Bight of Bonny; (iii) latitude 14°N; (iv) the country to the Western border; (v) the Federal Capital Territory
(b) Describe the size and location if Nigeria in relation to other countries of West Africa

Question 52:

• WAEC 2005

(a) Draw a sketch map of Nigeria. On the map, locate and name'
(i) the Mid-West industrial zone;
(ii) the South-East industrial zone'
(iii) the North-Central industrial zone;
(iv) one important town in each zone in (a)(i) — (iii) above
(b) Highlight three problems faci,ng manufacturing industries in Nigeria.
(c) Suggest solutions to any two of the problems highlighted in 5(b) above

Question 53:

• WAEC 2005

(a) Draw a sketch map of Nigeria. On the map, locate and name;
(i) The Eastern Railway Line;
(ii) four major stations along the railway line in (a)(i) above
(b) Outline three advantages of rail transportation in Nigeria
(c) Highlight three limitations of rail transportation in Nigeria

Question 54:

• WAEC 2005

(a) Draw a sketch map of Africa. On the map, show and name one area of any two of the following
(i) Equatorial climate;
(ii) Mediterranean climate;
(iii) Hot Desert climate;
(iv) Tropical Continental climate
(b) Highlight four characteristics of the Equatorial climate
(c) Outline three ways in which forest vegetation is of economic importance in Africa

Question 55:

• WAEC 2005

(a) List three plantation crops in Africa
(b) Outline four ways in which plantation agriculture is important
(c) Highlight three differences between plantation agriculture in West Africa and East Africa