WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 72

356.

Which of the following features distinguishes heavy industries from light industries?

A.

Complexities of processing techniques

B.

Amount of waste products generated

C.

Ownership structure of the firm

D.

Source of raw materials

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

357.

Which of the following best explains the high rate of population growth in West Africa?

A.

Birth control polices

B.

High birth rate and low death rate

C.

Low birth rate and high death rate

D.

High rate of immigration

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

358.

An effect of rural-urban migration on the source region is

A.

Rural depopulation

B.

Urban depopulation

C.

Rural employment

D.

Rural unemployment

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

359.

The number of people living in a unit area of land is termed its

A.

Birth rate

B.

Death rate

C.

Dependency ratio

D.

Population density

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

360.

One relative advantage of water transport over road transport is its

A.

A great speed over long distances

B.

Capacity for carrying bulky goods

C.

Ability to link all parts of a country

D.

Ability to withstand bad weather

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.