Waec Geography 2006 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• WAEC 2006

Use TABLE ll below and the attached map A for Nigeria to answer the questions that follow TABLE II: Volume of Rail Passenger Traffic Generated by Five Nigerian cities, 1973

CITIES	RAIL PASSENGER TRAFFIC
IBADAN	5,000,000
ENUGU	3,000,000
MAIDUGURI	2,500,000
POTR HARCOURT	1,500,000
MINNA	1,000,000

(a) Represent the statistics with proportional circle,
(b) Outline two advantages of representing data wits proportional symbols

Question 42:

• WAEC 2006

(a) Describe the formation of (i) Erosional plains, (ii) Dissected plateau
(b) Highlight two advantages and two disadvantages of plains.

Question 43:

• WAEC 2006

Write notes on flooding under the following:
(a) definition;
(b) causes;
(c) effects;
(d) solution.

Question 44:

• WAEC 2006

(a) Define soil
(b) Outline three characteristics of the following soil types: (i) Sandy soil; (ii) Clay
(c) Highlight four ways in which soil is important

Question 45:

• WAEC 2006

Write a geographical account of Tropical Grasslands under the following headings:
(a) Location;
(b) Climatic factors affecting the distribution;
(c) Vegetation characteristics