Waec Geography Past Questions and Answers

Question 1601:

• WAEC 2017

Which of the following criteria is not important in distinguishing between a village and a town?

A. Geographical situation
B. Population size
C. Range of functions
D. Variety of activities

Question 1602:

• WAEC 2017

(a) In three ways, explain how each of the following factors has affected world population: (i) advanced technology; (ii) improved medical care (b) Highlight four factors which account for the high density of population in Java.

Question 1603:

• WAEC 2017

(a) State three functions each of the following settlements: (i) Cuban: (ii) rural.
(b) Outline four areas of interdependence between rural and urban centres.

Question 1604:

• WAEC 2017

(a) Explain five reasons why the production of consumer goods is common in developing countries.
(b) Outline five factors which influence industrial locations.

Question 1605:

• WAEC 2017

(a) Draw a sketch map of Nigeria. On the map, locate and name: (i) Owerri. lbadan and Birnin Kebbi; (ii) Cross River and Fadarna plains of River Sokoto.
(b) Outline four factors that encourage tourism in Nigeria
(c) Highlight three problems hindering tourism in Nigeria.