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Which of the following reasons account for the low traffic on rivers in Africa?

A. Presence of rapids and waterfalls
B. Only used for fishing
C. Wide valleys
D. Change of colour during rainy seas

Correct Answer: A. Presence of rapids and waterfalls

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Transportation helps economic development through all the following except the

A. diffusion of ideas and technology
B. promotion of national and international trade
C. movement of people and commodities
D. distribution of population

Correct Answer: D. distribution of population

The trade liberalization policy of ECOWAS is aimed at

A. fostering unity and peace among member states
B. taking a common stand on the World issues
C. promoting economic integration
D. ensuring cultural cooperation

Correct Answer: C. promoting economic integration

The transport system which is most affected by climatic factors is

A. water transport
B. rail transport
C. road transport
D. air transport

Correct Answer: D. air transport

(a) State four characteristics of local craft industries.

(b) Identify three limitations of local craft industries.

(c) Explain five factors that have contributed to the high volume of trade between the developed and Tropical African countries.

(a) State Characteristics of Local Craft Industries: - Individual/family ownership -Skills passed on from generation to generation -Traditional in nature -Simple tools are used - Low technology is used -Local raw materials are used -Less capital intensive -Production is low -Product for local market -Employs few people -Less power supply required -Limited space required -some with long period of apprenticeship-All year round employment Energy/time consuming -Irregular working hours -Small Scale in plant size -Irregular income -Product of high artistic value -Less government support -Needs less electric power -Prices of product are negotiable -?se of family labour-Mostly located in rural areas Shortage -Some practiced on part-time basis.

(b) Identify Limitations of Local Craft Industries:- Shortage of labour -Inadequate capital/little access to loan -Poor/inadequate transport-High freight charges -Taste for foreign products - Shortage of raw materials -Competition from imported substitutes -Low patronage/demand -Limited production -Little or no government support -Irregular working hours -Irregular income -Low interest shown by the youth towards the industry-Limited research application Inadequate publicity.

(C) Explain Factors that have contributed to the High Volume of Trade Between the Developed and Tropical African Countries:- -Non similarity of products -Differences in taste and culture - Differences in prices of goods -Preference of imported goods -Political consideration -need to improve standard of living -Political stability -Absence of trade unions or barriers -Differences in import duties -Differences in quality of products -Colonial ties-Differences in climate -Desire for new products -Need for foreign exchange-Generation of revenue --Need for expansion of market -For increased Gross Domestic Products (GDP) -Employment opportunity-Acquisition of skills/expertise-Differences in natural resource endowment-Stimulation of other sectors of the economy -To enhance balance oI payment~Benefit of comparative cost advantage.

Which of the following is a factor of population growth?

C. Birth rate
D. Soil fertility

Correct Answer: C. Birth rate

(a) Distinguish between urbanization and population density.

(b) Highlight four problems created by urbanization in Tropical Africa.

(a) Distinguish between Urbanization and Population Density: - Urbanization refers to the growth of towns, especially in terms of human population, physical size, and function while population density refers to the number of people living in an area per square kilometres.

(b) Highlight Problems Created by Urbanization in Tropical Africa:- Unemployment/underemployment -Traffic congestion Housing problems/congestion/shortage-Poor sanitation/waste management problem-Pressure on social amenities -Disruption of scenic beauty of the environment -Overcrowding -Pressure on infrastructure -Environmental pollution/degradation -Pressure on land -High cost of land -land dispute -High crime rate e.g armed robbery, kidnapping, etc. -Shortage of food-Social vices e.g prostitution, drug abuse, etc -increase in government expenditure -rural depopulation/rural-urban migration -Easy spread of diseases e.g cholera, etc. -urban centres are target during war -Social/political unrest -High cost of living/inflation -Disruption of government plan for development.

(c) In What ways can the problems Highlighted be Solved?: --Establishment of satellite towns -Development of rural areas -Provision of industries in rural areas -improvement in waste management/recycling of waste -industrialization in urban areas -Public education on pollution -Effective crime control- strict adherence to town planning laws -introduction of modern farming techniques -Employment generation/poverty alleviation -Good governance -Increase in salaries and wages -Price control measures -Introduction or modern farming techniques -improved security e.g CCTV cameras -Upgrading transportation system -provision of Social amenities -Social welfare schemes -Increase in government budgetary allocation.

A major hindrance to foreign investment in Tropical African countries is

A. low demand for manufactured goods
B. inadequate raw materials for industries
C. political instability in the countries
D. inadequate capital for investment

Correct Answer: C. political instability in the countries

The formation of block mountains are best associated with

A. accumulation of materials ejected from within the earth's crust
B. solidification of magma within the earth's crust
C. uplifting of crustal block within two parallel faults
D. vertical movement of sediments into geosynclines

Correct Answer: C. uplifting of crustal block within two parallel faults

The distance as the crow flies from Bukola to Balu is approximately

Correct Answer: C. 4.8km

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GEOGRAPHY 1 Objective Test 1 hour [50 marks]

Study the map of DAMBO DISTRICT on page 3 and use it to answer questions 1 to 10

1. The scale of the map in Representative Fraction (RF) is A. 1 : 200,000. B. 1 : 150,000. C. 1 : 50,000. D. 1 : 10,000.

2. What is the approximate distance between the settlements of DAMBO and Hume by road? A. 10 km. B. 15 km. C. 20 km. D. 30 km.

3. Line A — B in the mapped area can best be described as A. convex slope. B. uniform slope. C. dip slope. D. concave slope.

4. The southeastern comer of the mapped area is A. poorly drained. B. a plantation. C. a lake. D. an ocean.

5. The highest point of the mapped area is found in the A. southwest. B. southeast. C. northeast. D. northwest.

6. The most popular means of transportation in die mapped area is A. river. B. footpath. C. air. D. road.

7. The distance between DAMBO and Ogoh as the crow flies is approximately A. 5.0 km. B. 10.0 km. C. 20.0 km. D. 26.0 km.

8. The bearing of Ilo from Hume is about A. 330°. B. 210°. C. 145°. D. 35°.

9. All the following are man-made features found on the mapped area except A. dams. B. bridges. C. roads. D. settlements.

10. The direction of DAMBO from Hume is A. northeast. B. southeast. C. southwest, D. northwest.

Use the climatic data of Station X below to answer questions 11 to 14.

11. Which month in the station has the highest rainfall? A. January B. October C. July D. September

12. What is the annual rainfall for Station X? A. 1511 mm B. 1504 mm C. 1254 mm D. 1160 mm

13. Calculate the range of temperature for the station. A. 2°C B. 5°C C 12°C D. 14°C

14. Which of the following statements is true about rainfall in Station X ? A. The rainfall duration is six months B. The station has a double maxima rainfall C. Rain mainly falls in winter D. The rainfall in the station is uniformly distributed over the months

15. The rock which has the capacity to retain underground water is A. impermeable. B. crystalline. C. compact. D. permeable.

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16. The temperature reading at the peak of a volcano is 6 °C. What will be the temperature at the foot of the volcano which is 3000 metres from the surrounding lowland? A. 5.5 °C B. 13.5 °C C. 25.5 °C D. 35.5 °C

17. The sun is overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn on A. March 21. B. December 22. C. September 23. D. June 21.

18. Which of the following is a depositional feature of an arid region? A. Barchan B. Zeugen C. Rock Pedestal D. Yardang

19. Which drainage pattern is best established in the areas of alternate hard and soft rocks? A. Trellis B. Centripetal C. Radial D. Annular

20. The time at the Greenwich Meridian is 10:00 a.m. What would the time at 30° E be? A. 8.00 a.m. B. 8.00 p.m. C. 12.00 am. D. 12.00 p.m.

21. Which of the following pairs of landforms are of desert origin? A. Yardangs and batholiths B. Sandbars and tombolos C. Zeugens and inselbergs D. Barchans and tombolos

22. On March 21 each year, all towns in the Southern hemisphere experience. A. complete daylight for 14 hours. B. partial darkness. C. equal lengths of day and night. D. longer period of twilight.

23. Which of the following wave actions is a process of erosion? A. Traction B. Hydraulic C. Saltation D. Suspension

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WAEC Questions on Human Geography

2 hours [80 marks]

HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

Answer four questions in all. Candidates in Nigeria are to answer two questions each from section A and B while candidates in Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone and The Gambia are to answer at least one question from each of section A, B and C. All questions carry equal

WAEC Geography Theory Question

SECTION A. FOR ALL CANDIDATES

Candidates in Ghana. Liberia Sierra Leone and The Gambia are to answer at least one question from this section while candidates in Nigeria are to answer two questions from this section

1. The Table X below contains information on population of four districts of country Z in the year 2016 Use the information to answer the questions which follow.

a. Calculate the: i. total population of Country Z : ii. total land area of Country Z : iii. population density of Country Z .

b. State four factors which are responsible for high population density of countries. [8 marks] c. Explain three advantages associated with countries of high population density. [6 marks]

2.a. i. Define settlement. [2 marks] ii. Name two types of urban settlement classified according to population size. [2 marks] b. In what five ways are urban settlements dependent on rural settlements? [10 marks] c. Outline three functions of urban settlements. [6 marks]

3a. What is tourism? [2 marks] b. Outline five factors that favour the development of tourism. [10 marks] c. Highlight four problems created by the tourism industry in developing countries. [8 marks]

WASSCE Geography Past Questions Nigeria

SECTION B FOR CANDIDATES IN NIGERIA Answer two questions from this section.

4a. Draw a sketch map of Nigeria. [1 mark] On the map locate and name; (i) the Kainji dam: [2 marks] (ii) Lake Chad; [2 marks] (iii) Ibadan [1 mark]

b. Highlight three factors that impede the development of solar energy in Nigeria. [6 marks]

c. Explain four problems created by the construction of the Kainji dam in Nigeria. [8 marks]

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FOR CANDIDATES IN GHANA Answer at least one question from this section

4.a. Draw a sketch map of Ghana. [1 mark] On the map, locate show and name: i. Bui dam; [2 marks] ii. Volta lake; [2 marks] iii. Kpong. [1 mark]

b. Highlight three factors that impede the development of solar energy in Ghana. [6 marks]

c. Explain four problems created by the construction of the Akosombo dam in Ghana. [8 marks]

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