WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 8

36.

The table above shows the temperature and rainfall distribution of station Z. Study and use it to answer questions 11 to 13.

A.

32 oC

B.

10 oC

C.

22 oC

D.

54 oC

Correct answer is B

Range = Highest temperature - Lowest temperature
Highest = 32oC
Lowest = 22oC
Range = 32oC - 22oC=10oC

37.

The area covered by the map is approximately

A.

1400 Km2

B.

900 Km2

C.

1950 Km2

D.

1010 Km2

Correct answer is D

To get the area covered:
i. Use your ruler to measure the dimensions of the map i.e length and breadth
ii. Convert your results to km using the scale asa reference
iii. Multiply the values you get in km together

38.

At what stage is River Aboye?

A.

Middle stage

B.

Youthful stage

C.

Initial stage

D.

Mature stage

Correct answer is B

River Aboye is at its youthful stage. This is due to the fact that it has a steep slope

39.

The likely occupation of the people of Ndifu Achara settlement is

A.

trading

B.

gold mining

C.

rice farming

D.

lumbering

Correct answer is C

On the map, there is presence of rice farm around Ndifu Achara

40.

The bearing of Ameka from Aba Omege road junction is approximately

A.

40o

B.

22o

C.

90o

D.

220o

Correct answer is B

The bearing is approximately 22o