Waec Geography Past Questions and Answers

Question 586:

• WAEC 1998

Trade among west African countries is less developed mainly because

A. They were ruled by different colonial powers which created a barrier to communication
B. The products of one country are basically similar to those of the others
C. There are no international railway lines to transport the bulky items of trade across the borders
D. Of ethnic sentiments of people in one country against the other
E. No west African country has surpluses of commodities to export to the other countries

Question 587:

• WAEC 1998

The southern most latitude in Africa is approximately

A. 20⁰S
B. 30⁰S
C. 35⁰S
D. 40⁰S
E. 45⁰S

Question 588:

• WAEC 1998

Which of the following does not explain the poor development of inland waterways in Africa?

A. Lack of goods to carry along the routes
B. Presence of rapids and waterfalls
C. Obstruction by floating vegetation
D. High seasonality of the rivers
E. Crossing of many political boundaries by the rivers

Question 589:

• WAEC 1998

The savanna lands of East Africa are best known for their

A. Wildlife
B. Rich mineral resources
C. Inter-ethnic wars
D. Large rivers
E. Industries

Question 590:

• WAEC 1998

The rampant famine in some parts of Africa is caused by all the following except

A. Unstable prices paid to farmers for their products
B. Unreliable rainfall
C. Civil strife and unrest
D. Ravage of corps by pests
E. Infertile soil and soil erosion