WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 108

536.

Which of the following is not an environmental hazard?

A.

Sedimentation

B.

Flooding

C.

Earthquake

D.

Deforestation

E.

Pollution

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

537.

The relationship between the elements of the ecosystem is best described as

A.

multi-directional

B.

parastic

C.

uni-directional

D.

exclusive

E.

interdependent

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

538.

A study of the ecosystem will show the inter-relationship between

A.

vegetation and soils

B.

man and the environment

C.

climate and vegetation

D.

man and natural vegetation

E.

climate and man

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

540.

Which of the following statements best explains the absence or sparcity of undergrowth in the equatorial rain forest?

A.

Very little rain reaches the ground because of the dense vegetation

B.

There is too much precipitation which destroys the undergrowth

C.

the taller trees cut off most of the sunlight

D.

most of the precipitation is usually cleared by run-off after heavy thunderstorms

E.

the trees have very strong and large roots which prevent undergrowth

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.