Waec Geography 2008 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• WAEC 2008

Which of the following is not a feature of wave erosion?

A. Beach
B. Arch
C. Cliff
D. Wave-cut platform

Question 37:

• WAEC 2008

Trees in a savanna region develop the following adaptations to enable them survive the long dry season except

A. Shallow roots
B. Long taproots
C. Thick barks
D. Thin leaves

Question 38:

• WAEC 2008

One of the major problems of manufacturing industries in Tropical Africa is

A. High demand for manufactured products
B. Inadequate raw materials
C. High quality of industril labour
D. High cost of labour

Question 39:

• WAEC 2008

Study the map extract on a scale of 1:100,000 and answer the following questions: (a) Draw an outline of the map on a scale of 1:300,000. On your outline, show and name:
(i) the settlement of Lariski and Wuna Dole;
(ii) River Lakau and its direction of flow (use an arrow);
(iii) 1,100ft contour.
(b) Calculate the actual distance in kilometres along the railway line from the bridge ne Zangoma to the bridge along River Gaji
(c) (i) Using evidence from the map, state any three occupations of the people in the mapped area
(ii) Identify with reasons, the most important settlement on the map.

Question 40:

• WAEC 2008

(a) Describe the surveyor's chain
(b) Outline any three problems that could be encountered in the use of the surveyor's chain.