WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 203

1,011.

Which of the following does not favour the formation of deltas?

A.

a long upper course of a river

B.

a reduction in river velocity at its lower course

C.

a lot of sediments in the lower course of a river

D.

the existence of large lakes in the middle and lower portions of a river

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,012.

Downward-growing pinnacles that hang from the roofs of caves in limestone regions are called

A.

stalactites

B.

clints

C.

zeugen

D.

grikes

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,013.

Heavy rainfall is often associated with high temperature because

A.

area of high temperature are always influenced by cold winds

B.

cold air cools down slowly to make condensation possible

C.

cold air retains moisture better than warm air

D.

warm air is capable of holding more moisture than cold air

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,014.

The variation in salinity of sea water depends on all the following factors except the

A.

rate of evaporation

B.

amount of fresh water supplied by rivers

C.

rate of water mixing by ocean current

D.

slope of the land

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,015.

The instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure is known as

A.

rain guage

B.

thermometer

C.

barometer

D.

sundial

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.