Waec Geography Past Questions and Answers

Question 166:

• WAEC 1991

The innermost party of the earth which is rich in iron and nickel and is usually subjected to great heat and pressure is termed the

A. Baryspher
B. Mesophere
C. Lithosphere
D. Hydrosphere
E. Stratosphere

Question 167:

• WAEC 1991

Which of the following statements is not correct?

A. Igneous rocks are formed by the cooling and solidification of magma
B. Maga is erupted from the interior of the earth
C. When magma solidifies on the surface of the earth it is called intrusive rock
D. Mama contains no fossils
E. Magma does not occur in layers

Question 168:

• WAEC 1991

When a plateau is enclosed by fold mountains it is alled

A. A volcanic plateau
B. A tectonic pleteau
C. An intermont pleteau
D. A dissected pleteau
E. An extensive pleteau

Question 169:

• WAEC 1991

Mass movement of weathered materials may be gradual or sudden depending on the I, gradient of the slope and gravitational force 11 weight of the weathered debris III, supply of lubricating moisture by rainwater coupled with gravitation force IV type of weathering which has taken place

A. L,ll and lll
B. L, ll and lV
C. L and lv only
D. Ll and lV only
E. Lll and lV only

Question 170:

• WAEC 1991

An intrusion of magma along a bedding plane is called a

A. Dyke
B. Batholith
C. Volcanic plug
D. Lava plain
E. Still