Waec Geography Past Questions and Answers

Question 516:

• WAEC 1997

Which of the following countries is noted for its problem of population pressure?

A. Canada
B. India
C. Nigeria
D. Libya
E. USA

Question 517:

• WAEC 1997

A continuous urban or industrial stretch resulting from the merging of cities is called

A. A satellite town
B. A squatter settlement
C. A conurbation
D. A holiday resort
E. An urban centre

Question 518:

• WAEC 1997

All the following are characteristics of a nucleated settlement except that

A. Social amenities are provided there
B. It has a compact patter
C. Its inhabitants are heterogenous
D. It is served by a good transport system
E. It is eslf-sufficient

Question 519:

• WAEC 1997

Which of the following factors least explains the variations in the natural vegetation cover in Nigeria?

A. Temperature
B. Rain
C. Relief
D. Soil
E. Man

Question 520:

• WAEC 1997

The major effect of flooding in Nigeria is the

A. Increase in the volume of water available for domestic use
B. High yield hectare of agricultural land
C. Cooling of adjacent areas
D. Detruction of farms and houses
E. Dumping of refuse along river channels