WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 105

521.

Which of the following favours the growth of olives in the Mediterranean region of Africa?

A.

High temperature and humidity

B.

Heavy rainfall

C.

Abundant supply of skilled labour

D.

Cool, wet winters and warm, dry summers

E.

Moderately stiff loam or clayey soil

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

522.

Busy following ensures that

A.

artificial fertilizers are used

B.

only one crop is cultivated at a time

C.

the land regains its fertility naturally

D.

modern agricultural machinery are used

E.

more labour is employed

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

523.

The greatest hydro-electricity potential in Nigeria is found in the

A.

Cross-River Basin

B.

Sokoto plains

C.

Niger Benue Trough

D.

Eastern highlands

E.

Chad Basin

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

524.

Textiles industries are best located in the northern part of Nigeria because of the

A.

availability of cotton

B.

high demand for cotton materials

C.

availability of capital

D.

availability of heavy machinery

E.

easy accessibility to the area

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

525.

Jos experiences a moderate temperature compared with other places on the same latitude in Nigeria because it

A.

is close to the River Niger which exerts some moderating influence on its weather

B.

is on a high altitude

C.

receives relief rain most of the time

D.

lies at the convergence of two different air masses

E.

is surrounded by dense vegetation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.