Waec Geography Past Questions and Answers

Question 461:

• WAEC 1996

A major characteristic of local craft industry is that

A. It requires a specially built factory
B. It is mainly hereditry
C. It requires a large labour force
D. Its products are used by other industries
E. Its raw materials are imported

Question 462:

• WAEC 1996

In Africa coral reef coasts are largely located in the

A. North-west
B. Sourth-west
C. West
D. South
E. South-east

Question 463:

• WAEC 1996

Which of the following vegetation types is most common in Africa?

A. Steppe
B. Campos
C. Selvas
D. Savanna
E. Prairies

Question 464:

• WAEC 1996

In Africa, the veldt is located in the

A. Western coastland
B. Eastern coastland
C. Continental interior
D. Extreme north and south
E. Southern part

Question 465:

• WAEC 1996

Africa has the largest potential reserves of hydro-electric power in the world due to

A. Its many plateaus
B. Its high demand for power
C. The abundant rainfall and waterfalls there
D. The presence of very long rivers
E. The high growth of industrial development