WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 32

156.

The term relative location of a settlement refers to

A.

the nature of the land on which the settlement is located

B.

the position of a settlement in relation to others

C.

a settlement inhabited by relatives

D.

an imaginary point on a settlement

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

157.

A rapid population growth can result from

A.

high death and low birth rate

B.

the use of family planning methods

C.

absence of natural hazards

D.

improved medical care

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

158.

Banking, insurance, and teaching are examples of which industry?

A.

Consumer

B.

Tertiary

C.

Secondary

D.

Primary

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

159.

The major causes of change in population size are

A.

births, marriage and deaths

B.

births, accidents and deaths

C.

births, deaths and migration

D.

migration, fertility and marriage

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

160.

A settlement type in which buildings are aligned along a road or river is said to be 

A.

dispersed

B.

nucleated

C.

linear

D.

clustered

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.