Waec Geography 2012 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• WAEC 2012

One major advantages of plantation agriculture in East Africa is that it

A. Involves high capital investment
B. Causes soil erosion
C. Provides regular supply of raw materials
D. Creates unwmployment

Question 37:

• WAEC 2012

Which of the following is not associated with human intervention?

A. Mining
B. Construction
C. Rainfall
D. Urbanization

Question 38:

• WAEC 2012

(a) Highlight any four differences between urban and rural settlements.
(b) Outline any four favourable conditions for the growth of settlements.

Question 39:

• WAEC 2012

(a) State three advantages and two disadvantages of air transportation.
(b) Highlight five roles of road transportation in the promotion economic development.

Question 40:

• WAEC 2012

(a) Describe any three factors responsible for the dominance of light industries in developing countries.
(b) Highlight any four advantages of the concentration of industries in areas of developing countries.
(c) Outline any three disadvantages of concentration of industries.