WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 130

646.

One major problem of development in the Niger-Benue trough is

A.

inadequate rainfall

B.

very high relief

C.

desert encroachment

D.

inadequate water supply

E.

excesive flooding

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

647.

All the following are light industries except

A.

ship building , locomotive and chemicals

B.

printing, flour-milling and furniture -making

C.

locomotives, electionics and texiles

D.

paper, furniture and electronics

E.

electronics furniture and ship -building

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

648.

Air transportation has a low patronage because it

A.

is fast

B.

is irregular

C.

is useful in war time only

D.

opens up remote areas

E.

is costly

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

649.

Which of the following settlement types is strongly associated with tourism?

A.

Rural settlement

B.

Commercial centre

C.

Port town

D.

Holiday resort

E.

Confluence town

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

650.

A rural settlement is a settlement classified by

A.

age

B.

site

C.

altitude

D.

function

E.

shape

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.