WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 110

546.

Air pressure at sea levels is higher than at the top of mountain because the air at sea level

A.

originates from the sea

B.

has a greater weight

C.

consists of a leser mixture of gases

D.

has a lesser weight

E.

consists of a greater mixture of gases

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

547.

Which of the following pair is not correct in the development of land and sea breeze?

A.

Rainfall with raingauge

B.

Humidity with hydrometer

C.

Pressure with anemometer

D.

Temperature wiyh thermometer

E.

Wind direction with wind vane

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

548.

The direction of flow of ocean is determined mainly by the

A.

location of the earth and land sea breezes

B.

shape of the continents and the temperature of the continental interior

C.

prevailing winds and the great depth of the ocean

D.

great depth of the ocean and the amount of fresh water inflow

E.

prevailing winds and the rotation of the earth

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

549.

The following conditions are favourable for the formation of deltas except

A.

strong current running at right angles to the river mouth

B.

active vertical erosion in the upper course of the river

C.

sheltered and almost tideless coast

D.

absence of large lakes in the river course

E.

shallow sea adjoining the delta

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

550.

Which of the following best explains why wind erosion is very effective in desert region?

A.

there are no resistant rock surfaces

B.

the only agent of erosion is wind

C.

rocks are generally soft and less resistant

D.

there are no large water bodies

E.

rainfall is insufficient and evaporation is high

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.