WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 252

1,256.

The system of cultivation of tropical commercial crops estates is known as

A.

plantation agriculture

B.

bush fallowing

C.

mixed cropping

D.

intensive farming

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,257.

The Gezira scheme and the Manaquil Extension are famous for the cultivation of

A.

kolanut

B.

cotton

C.

sugarcane

D.

beans and other legumes

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,258.

A great advantage of Basin irrigation is that

A.

it makes it possible to irrigate larger areas

B.

the basin helps to trap much alluvium to enrich the soil

C.

it is an expensive means of irrigation

D.

water is not wasted

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,259.

Which activity requires the following? I. Large area of land usually in thousands of hectares II. Availability of water either in the form of rain or irrigation III. High capital outlay

A.

plantation agriculture

B.

mining

C.

lumbering

D.

tourism industry

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,260.

Copper is an important raw material in the

A.

chemical industry

B.

oil refining industry

C.

pharmaceutical industry

D.

electrical industry

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.