WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 225

1,121.

The most important action in the A horizon of a soil profile is

A.

eluvation

B.

deposition

C.

weathering

D.

illuviation

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,122.

A continental shelf is economically important because it

A.

is a good fishing ground

B.

is good for irrigation

C.

is very deep

D.

constains little salt

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,123.

Coastlines washed by cold currents normally have

A.

high temperature

B.

scanty rainfall

C.

excessive rainfall

D.

moderate rainfall

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,124.

Coastal erosion can be prevented by

A.

increasing the volume of water in the ocean

B.

increasing the volume of water around the coast

C.

the stabilization of sandy and muddy beaches by coastal vegetation

D.

the removal of sandy and muddy beaches along the coast

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,125.

The instrument used for measuring the speed of wind is called

A.

cup anemometer

B.

speedometer

C.

wind vane

D.

prismatic compass

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.