WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 116

576.

The cool temperate woodland is characterized by

A.

spares undergrowth and broad-leaved deciduous trees

B.

very sparse vegetation of xerophytic plants

C.

wiry grass and shrub

D.

rolling grassland that are treeless

E.

trees with leaves appearing brown throughout the year

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

577.

A soil profile refers to the

A.

gradient of the soil

B.

slope of the soil

C.

vertical section of the soil

D.

mineral composition of the soil

E.

horizontal equivalent of the soil exaggeration

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

578.

Which of the following least explains the advantages of Koppen's classification of climate over the Greek classification?

A.

There are five major divisions in Koppen's classification

B.

The Greek classification is rather too generalised

C.

Koppen's classification is based on both rainfall and temperature whereas the Greek classification is based on temperature only

D.

the values of rainfall and temperature used by Koppen's are based on the requirement of certain plants

E.

the Koppen's classification was developed more recently than the Greek classification

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

579.

Which of the following local winds are hot? l Sirocco ll. Leveene III. Mistral IV. Bora

A.

l and ll only

B.

l, and lll only

C.

ll and lll only

D.

ll and IV only

E.

lll and IV only

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

580.

Which of the following combinations of factors influences atmospheric pressure? l. Latitude ll. Soil moisture III. Altitude IV. Temperature

A.

l, ll and lll only

B.

l, ll and IV only

C.

ll, lll, and IV only

D.

l and ll only

E.

ll, lll and IV only

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.