Waec Geography Past Questions and Answers

Question 71:

• WAEC 1989

Air pressure at sea levels is higher than at the top of mountain because the air at sea level

A. Originates from the sea
B. Has a greater weight
C. Consists of a leser mixture of gases
D. Has a lesser weight
E. Consists of a greater mixture of gases

Question 72:

• WAEC 1989

Diurnal range of temperature is the

A. Average of the highest and the lowest monthly temperature
B. Difference between the maximum and the minimum temperature for a year
C. Average of the minimum and the maximum daily temperature
D. Difference between the maximum and the minimum temperature for a month
E. Difference between the highest and the lowest temperature for a day

Question 73:

• WAEC 1989

Which of the following climates is characterised by an alternate hot, wet season and cool dry season?

A. Equatorial
B. Mediterranean
C. Tropical desert
D. Tropical Monsoon
E. Tropical continental

Question 74:

• WAEC 1989

Koppen's classification of climate is an empirical system which is based on

A. Temperature and humidity
B. Precipitation and pressure
C. Pressure and humidity
D. Temperature and pressure
E. Precipitation and temperature

Question 75:

• WAEC 1989

Which of the following human actves has a beneficial effect on soils?

A. Grazing
B. Strip cultivation
C. Bush burning
D. Slopewise cultivation
E. Overcropping