Waec Geography 2017 Past Questions and Answers

Question 51:

• WAEC 2017

The Ruhr industrial area in Germany is noted for the production of

A. Iron and steel
B. Vehicles
C. Petroleum products
D. Copper and aluminium

Question 52:

• WAEC 2017

Which of the following criteria is not important in distinguishing between a village and a town?

A. Geographical situation
B. Population size
C. Range of functions
D. Variety of activities

Question 53:

• WAEC 2017

(a) In three ways, explain how each of the following factors has affected world population: (i) advanced technology; (ii) improved medical care (b) Highlight four factors which account for the high density of population in Java.

Question 54:

• WAEC 2017

(a) State three functions each of the following settlements: (i) Cuban: (ii) rural.
(b) Outline four areas of interdependence between rural and urban centres.

Question 55:

• WAEC 2017

(a) Explain five reasons why the production of consumer goods is common in developing countries.
(b) Outline five factors which influence industrial locations.