WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 272

1,356.

The mineral contents of the upper part of the earth's crust are collectively called the sial because it is composed mainly of

A.

silica and olivine

B.

alumina and olivine

C.

silica and alumina

D.

alumina and phosphate

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,357.

If the time in town X on longitude 150E is 1.00pm on Saturday. What will be the time in town Y on longitude 750W?

A.

11.00 am on saturday

B.

9.00 pm on saturday

C.

6.00 pm on saturday

D.

7.00 am on saturday

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,358.

The angle of difference formed between the true North and magnetic North is known as

A.

magnetic declination

B.

magnetic diferentiation

C.

magnetic valuation

D.

magnetic devaluation

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,359.

The solar system comprises

A.

the sun,earth and pluto

B.

the sun,earth and moon

C.

the sun and its nine planets

D.

the sun and the earth

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,360.

Which of the following is not associated with human intervention?

A.

mining

B.

construction

C.

rainfall

D.

urbanization

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.