WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 133

661.

In humid climates, the process by which dissolved minerals in a horizon of the soil are transported downwards is known as

A.

Teaching

B.

calcification

C.

oxidation

D.

transpiration

E.

percolation

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

662.

The sunshine duration of a place is recorded by a

A.

cup anemometer

B.

sundial

C.

sunshine recorder

D.

thermometer

E.

barometer

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

663.

The major useful component of the atmosphere is

A.

neon

B.

air

C.

dust particles

D.

carbon dioxide

E.

oxygen

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

664.

The atmospheric condition of a place over a long period of time refers to its

A.

temperature

B.

weather

C.

pressure

D.

climate

E.

rainfall

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

665.

A wave which retreats after hiting the coast is called

A.

backwash

B.

swash

C.

underlow

D.

trough

E.

wavelength

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.