Geography 2016 Waec Past Questions and Answers

Question 51 :

• WAEC 2016

A village is characterized by

A. The presence of several refineries
B. Availability of tertiary health care facilities
C. Developed infrastructural facilities
D. Agriculture and other primary economic activities

Question 52 :

• WAEC 2016

(a) Write explanatory notes on any two of the following: (i) Population density; (ii) Birth rate; (iii) Optimum population.
(b) In what four ways can the problems of under population be solved?

Question 53 :

• WAEC 2016

(a) List four modes of transportation.
(b) Identify four constraints to inland water navigation.
(c) In what four ways can the constraints identified in (b) above be solved?

Question 54 :

• WAEC 2016

(a) Outline two characteristic features of each of the following: (i) Cornubation; (ii) Megapolis.
(b) With specific examples, explain any six functions which settlements perform.

Question 55 :

• WAEC 2016

(a) Draw a sketch map of Nigeria. On the map, show and name: (i) Rivers Niger and Benue; (ii) Kainji Dam; (iii) i ) Abuja.
(b) Explain three factors which favour the development of hydro-electric power projects in Nigeria.
(c) State three economic benefits of the hydro-electric power projects.