Waec Geography 2005 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• WAEC 2005

(a) Explain the term error of closure
(b) Highlight any four sources of error of closure in closed traverse survey
(c) Outline two meaures that could be taken to avoid an error of closure

Question 42:

• WAEC 2005

(a) if the time in London is 08.00 hours GMT and the local time in Addis Ababa is 12.00 noon on what longitude ts Addis Ababa?
(b) Write explanatory notes on the following:
(i) Time zones; (ii) Standard Times; (iii) International Dateline

Question 43:

• WAEC 2005

(a) Define the term Vulcanicity
(b) Describe the mode of formation and appearance of a volcanic plateau
(c) Highlight four effects of Vulcanicity

Question 44:

• WAEC 2005

(a) Explain the term soil erosion
(b) Write notes on soil erosion under the following headings:
(i) causes (ii) effects (iii) methods of prevention

Question 45:

• WAEC 2005

(a) Describe three characteristics of forest vegetation
(b) Outline three ways in which vegetation is important as an environmental resource
(c) Highlight two problems that may arise from over-utilization of vegetation resources