WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 211

1,051.

A feature formed from the solidification of highly fluid basic lava on the earth's surface is known as a

A.

loccolith

B.

basalt plateau

C.

conelet

D.

vent

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,052.

Which of the following types of rock is a source of energy?

A.

sandstone

B.

coal

C.

granite

D.

graphite

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,053.

Sheet erosion tends to be more serious than other forms of erosion because it

A.

involves more widespread removal of soil from the land surface

B.

is not controllable

C.

forms irregular patterned gullies

D.

forms deep trenches which cut through topsoil and subsoil

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,054.

Which of the following is not a depositional lake?

A.

flood plain lake

B.

ox-bow lake

C.

barrier lake

D.

carter lake

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,055.

Fold mountains are basically formed as a result of

A.

coriolis force

B.

tensional force

C.

compressional force

D.

gravitational force

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.