Waec Geography Past Questions and Answers

Question 156:

• WAEC 1990

(a) On a sketch map of Nigeria, mark and name the following
(i) the Western Uplands, the Udi Hills and the North Central Plateau
(ii) one important river basin
(iii) one natural lake and one man-made lake
(b) Explain with specific examples the importance of river basin in the development of Nigeria
(c) What three factors are limiting the use of river basins in Nigeria?

Question 157:

• WAEC 1990

(a) Draw an outline map of Nigeria and on it show and name:
(i) one area each for oil palm, cotton and cocoa cultivation
(ii) one forest belt and one savanna belt
(b) Explain any four ways in which any one of the crops named in (a) above is important to the economy of Nigeria
(c) What three problems does the cultivation of the crops named in (b) above face?

Question 158:

• WAEC 1990

(a) On an outline map of West Africa show and name:
(i) two countries important for the production of rubber
(ii) one important town in the rubber producing area in each country
(iii) two countries important for the production of groundnuts
(iv) one important town in the groundnut producing area in each country
(b) Describe the process of production of either rubber or groundnuts, in the country shown on your map
(c) Explain any three factors which hinder the large scale production of either rubber or groundnuts in WestAfrica.

Question 159:

• WAEC 1990

(a) On an outline map of Africa show and name
(i) three countries notable for lumbering
(ii) one town in each country important for saw milling
(iii) one seaport in each country important for the export of timber and lumber products
(b) Explain any three ways in which lumbering is of importance to West African countries
(c) Discuss any three problems resulting from the exploitation of timber resources in West Africa.

Question 160:

• WAEC 1990

Write a geographical account of fishing in Southern Africa under the following headings:
(a) important fishing areas and fishing ports
(b) Methods of fishing
(c) Major types of fish caught
(d) Preparation and marketing of fish
(e) Importance to the economy.