Waec Geography Past Questions and Answers

Question 146:

• WAEC 1990

(a) Name three types of mountains and give a good example of each
(b) Describe the process of formation of any type of mountains
(c) In what four ways are mountains of great importance to man?.

Question 147:

• WAEC 1990

(a)(i) Name two distinct types of soil erosion
(ii) Locate an area where each type is most common
(b) Outline any three factors that have been responsible for any one of the types of soil erosion named above
(c) Describe any three measures being taken to solve the problem of soil erosion in any one of the areas.

Question 148:

• WAEC 1990

Explain the factors responsible for the very high population density in the
(a) North-East of USA
(b) Indus and Ganges deltas.

Question 149:

• WAEC 1990

Show the similarities and differences between road and railway as major means of transportation

Question 150:

• WAEC 1990

Explain any six factors each which have favoured the development of any two of the following industries:
(a) Iron and steel industry in the Ruhr region
(b) Ship building in Japan
(c) Chemical industry in eastern United States of America
(d) Textile industries in Great Britain