Geography 2008 Waec Past Questions and Answers

Question 41 :

• WAEC 2008

(a) Distinguish between local time and standard time.
(b) The local time of Town A, located on longitude 70°E and latitude 45°N, is 7.46 p.m., calculate the longitude of Town B on the same latitude when its local time is 5.30 a.m.

Question 42 :

• WAEC 2008

With the aid of diagrams, describe the appearance and mode of formation of any two of the following landforms: \
(a) Delta; (b) block mountain; (c) rock pedestal.

Question 43 :

• WAEC 2008

(a)(i)Differentiate between Erosion and Mass movement
(ii) Name two features each of river erosion and mass movement.
(b) Describe the factors that affect mass movement.

Question 44 :

• WAEC 2008

(a) Differentiate between weather and climate
(b) Name the instruments used in measuring the following weather elements:
(i) pressure; (ii) sunshine; (iii) rainfall; (iv) wind speed.
(c) Explain how wind speed is measured and recorded.

Question 45 :

• WAEC 2008

(a) Describe the three stages of development of a river along its course.
(b) Highlight two ways in which rivers are important to man.