Waec Geography Past Questions and Answers

Question 201:

• WAEC 1991

The major problem facing livestock farming in East Africa is the

A. Competition for land with arable farmers
B. Torrential rainfall which destroys Iivestock
C. Inferior breed of cattle which produces only meat
D. Inadequate veterinary services

Question 202:

• WAEC 1991

The most important cash crop in the irrigated Nile Basin is

A. Wheat
B. Cotton
C. Sugarcane
D. Groundnut
E. Millet

Question 203:

• WAEC 1991

Which of the following towns is most important for the mining of gold in Africa?

A. Jos
B. Johannesburg
C. Kumasi
D. Lubumbashi
E. Pretoria

Question 204:

• WAEC 1991

Which of the following is not one of the aims and objectives of the ECOWAS? To

A. Improve trade between the member states
B. Have a common currency in due course
C. Encourage emigration of people in all member states
D. Have cultural and educational co-operation
E. Have a common fund for helping the needy

Question 205:

• WAEC 1991

(a) Distinguish between rotation and revolution of the earth
(b) Highlight any two effects of either rotation or revolution of the earth
(c) With the aid of a suitable diagram describe an eclipse of the sun