WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 138

686.

The major effect of flooding in Nigeria is the

A.

increase in the volume of water available for domestic use

B.

high yield hectare of agricultural land

C.

cooling of adjacent areas

D.

detruction of farms and houses

E.

dumping of refuse along river channels

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

687.

Which of the following factors least explains the variations in the natural vegetation cover in Nigeria?

A.

Temperature

B.

Rain

C.

Relief

D.

Soil

E.

Man

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

688.

All the following are characteristics of a nucleated settlement except that

A.

social amenities are provided there

B.

it has a compact patter

C.

its inhabitants are heterogenous

D.

it is served by a good transport system

E.

it is eslf-sufficient

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

689.

A continuous urban or industrial stretch resulting from the merging of cities is called

A.

a satellite town

B.

a squatter settlement

C.

a conurbation

D.

a holiday resort

E.

an urban centre

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

690.

Which of the following countries is noted for its problem of population pressure?

A.

Canada

B.

India

C.

Nigeria

D.

Libya

E.

USA

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.