WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 215

1,071.

Winds generally blow from an area of

A.

high pressure to an area of low pressure

B.

low pressure to an area of high pressure

C.

high rainfall to an area of low rainfall

D.

low rainfall to an area of high rainfall

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,072.

The differential heating of the land and sea results in

A.

fog

B.

precipitation

C.

land and sea breezes

D.

upwelling of water

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,073.

The high population density in the coastal areas of West Africa can best be explained by

A.

its rugged relief

B.

the concentration of industries in the area

C.

presence of sandy soils

D.

its inaccessibility

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,074.

Which of the following ports has the best natural harbour in West Africa?

A.

Lagos

B.

Freetown

C.

Banjul

D.

Takoradi

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,075.

The imports of most developing countries consist mainly of

A.

crafts

B.

mineral resources

C.

manufacured goods

D.

agricultural raw materials

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.