Geography 2008 Waec Past Questions and Answers

Question 46 :

• WAEC 2008

Describe the Warm Temperate, Western Margin climate (Mediterranean type) under the following headings:
(a) location; (b) climatic characteristics (c) vegetation; (d) human activities.

Question 47 :

• WAEC 2008

(a) Name two light industries and two heavy industries
(b) Outline four factors which an industrialist must consider before locating an industry in a particular place
(c) Highlight four contributions of manufacturing industries to the economy of any country.

Question 48 :

• WAEC 2008

(a) In what four ways does a town differ from a village?
(b) With examples, describe four functions which a village may perform for a town.

Question 49 :

• WAEC 2008

(a) State four advantages of rural—urban migration
(b) Describe four effects of rural—urban migration on the urban areas
(c) Highlight two measures that can be taken to stop rural—urban migration.

Question 50 :

• WAEC 2008

(a) Outline any five factors that contribute to the development of tourism in Nigeria.
(b) Highlight any five contributions of the tourist industry to the economic development of Nigeria.