WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 247

1,231.

A stalagmite differs from a stalactite in that a stalagmite

A.

is thinner and longer than a stalactite

B.

starts from the roof of a cave

C.

is evaporated calcium carbonate

D.

starts from the floor of a cave

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,232.

A place where water issues out from the ground naturally is called a

A.

pond

B.

spring

C.

stream

D.

river

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,233.

In the upper course of a river, all the following features can be found except

A.

waterfall

B.

gorge

C.

ox-bow lake

D.

cataracts

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,234.

Which of the following is not a form of mass movement?

A.

landslide

B.

earthquake

C.

rockslide

D.

talus creep

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,235.

Which of the following is not a possible cause of soil erosion?

A.

afforestation

B.

deforestation

C.

bush burning

D.

over-grazing

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.