2018 WAEC (WASSCE) Geography Past Questions

Questions

1. 1.

   A feature commonly found in the youthful stage of a river is

   1. A.Levee
   2. B.Meander
   3. C.Ox-bow lake
   4. D.Interlocking spurs

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   Answer: D. Interlocking spurs

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3. 3.

   Relief rainfall is mostly associated with

   1. A.lowlands
   2. B.peneplains
   3. C.highlands
   4. D.deserts

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   Answer: C. highlands

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4. 4.

   The most predominant occupation of most of the population of West African countries is

   1. A.farming
   2. B.fishing
   3. C.mining
   4. D.teaching

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   Answer: A. farming

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5. 5.

   What is the time in Accra at longitude 0° when the local time at longitude 45°W is 12noon?

   1. A.3.00pm
   2. B.5.00pm
   3. C.7.00pm
   4. D.9.00pm

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   Answer: A. 3.00pm

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6. 6.

   Use the climatic data to answer the question below Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. Temperature(°C) 26 26 26 26 26 27 27 28 28 28 27 27 Rainfall(mm) 35 50 104 139 195 228 248 243 245 250 91 55 What is the mean temperature from July to December?

   1. A.16.5°C
   2. B.17.2°C
   3. C.27.5°C
   4. D.28°C

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   Answer: C. 27.5°C

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7. 7.

   ALL the following agricultural practices are intensive farming techniques except

   1. A.land rotation
   2. B.crop rotation
   3. C.mixed farming
   4. D.market gardening

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   Answer: A. land rotation

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10. 10.

    Cold currents can also cause

    1. A.rise in tide
    2. B.rise in temperature of the area
    3. C.sea level to rise
    4. D.fogs instead of actual rain

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    Answer: D. fogs instead of actual rain

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11. 11.

    Stalactites and Stalagmites are associated with which type of the following rocks?

    1. A.Granite
    2. B.Sandstone
    3. C.Limestone
    4. D.Basalt

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    Answer: C. Limestone

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12. 12.

    Which of the following is not a characteristic of Wadis?

    1. A.They are river channels
    2. B.They occur in tropical areas
    3. C.They hold permanent streams
    4. D.They have steep craggy walls

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    Answer: C. They hold permanent streams

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14. 14.

    Trans-continental highways link up

    1. A.mining cities
    2. B.countries in a continent
    3. C.state headquarters
    4. D.local settlements

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    Answer: B. countries in a continent

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15. 15.

    They are headquarters of governments and are usually capital cities. This best describes

    1. A.market towns
    2. B.administrative towns
    3. C.educational towns
    4. D.mining towns

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    Answer: B. administrative towns

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17. 17.

    Which of the following statements most apply for solar energy production in Tropical Africa?

    1. A.Generated without cost
    2. B.Imported from Europe
    3. C.Produced in higher latitudes
    4. D.Cheap and readily accessible

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    Answer: D. Cheap and readily accessible

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18. 18.

    Which of the following pairs of elements are found in the core of the Earth?

    1. A.Iron and Silicon
    2. B.Iron and Nickel
    3. C.Iron and Calcium
    4. D.Iron and Magnesium

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    Answer: B. Iron and Nickel

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19. 19.

    One of the usefulness of import tariff on imported goods is the

    1. A.encouragement of importation
    2. B.multiplication of foreign goods
    3. C.protection of infant industries
    4. D.saving of money

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    Answer: C. protection of infant industries

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20. 20.

    Which of the following features is associated with river capture?

    1. A.Delta
    2. B.Wind gap
    3. C.Meander
    4. D.Levee

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    Answer: B. Wind gap

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21. 21.

    Textile industries are located

    1. A.near the market
    2. B.where water resource is scarce
    3. C.in wide plains
    4. D.near sources of raw materials

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    Answer: D. near sources of raw materials

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22. 22.

    Coastal deposition results in the formation of

    1. A.stack
    2. B.arch
    3. C.pillar
    4. D.beach

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    Answer: D. beach

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24. 24.

    The envelope of gases surrounding the earth's crust is called

    1. A.hydrosphere
    2. B.barysphere
    3. C.atmosphere
    4. D.lithosphere

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    Answer: C. atmosphere

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25. 25.

    What is the distance between two places on the surface of the earth which are located 8°N and 10°S on the same longitude?

    1. A.1,011km
    2. B.1,998km
    3. C.10,101km
    4. D.17,770km

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    Answer: B. 1,998km

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27. 27.

    Autotrophs, heterotrophs and decomposers are associated with

    1. A.Vegetation
    2. B.Climate
    3. C.Ecosystem
    4. D.Geology

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    Answer: C. Ecosystem

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28. 28.

    A community of plants and animals living in harmony within the same physical environment is referred to as

    1. A.environmental interaction
    2. B.terrestrial biocycle
    3. C.ecosystem
    4. D.biosphere

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    Answer: C. ecosystem

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29. 29.

    Which of the following is likely to make petroleum drilling unimportant?

    1. A.Depletion of reserves
    2. B.Adequate capital
    3. C.Adequate skilled labour
    4. D.Good management

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    Answer: A. Depletion of reserves

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30. 30.

    The type of rain mostly experienced within the tropics is

    1. A.fog
    2. B.relief
    3. C.frontal
    4. D.convectional

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    Answer: D. convectional

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31. 31.

    Use the climatic data to answer the question below Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. Temperature(°C) 26 26 26 26 26 27 27 28 28 28 27 27 Rainfall(mm) 35 50 104 139 195 228 248 243 245 250 91 55 From which climatic region were the data taken?

    1. A.Desert
    2. B.Mediterranean
    3. C.Equatorial
    4. D.Tropical Monsoon

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    Answer: D. Tropical Monsoon

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33. 33.

    Heavy industries require

    1. A.mostly coal to run them
    2. B.cheap raw materials as inputs
    3. C.generators only as source of electricity
    4. D.It is labour intensive

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    Answer: A. mostly coal to run them

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35. 35.

    Carbonaceous type of sedimentary rocks are made from

    1. A.remains of dead animals
    2. B.vegetative matter
    3. C.molten magma
    4. D.living plants and animals

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    Answer: B. vegetative matter

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36. 36.

    Use the climatic data to answer the question below Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. Temperature(°C) 26 26 26 26 26 27 27 28 28 28 27 27 Rainfall(mm) 35 50 104 139 195 228 248 243 245 250 91 55 The annual range of temperature for the station is

    1. A.1°C
    2. B.2°C
    3. C.22°C
    4. D.28°C

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    Answer: B. 2°C

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37. 37.

    Which of the following pairs of rocks is not correctly shown?

    1. A.clay → slate
    2. B.limestone → marble
    3. C.sandstone → quartzite
    4. D.shale → graphite

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    Answer: D. shale → graphite

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38. 38.

    The nearest planet to the sun is

    1. A.Jupiter
    2. B.Saturn
    3. C.Mercury
    4. D.Earth

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    Answer: C. Mercury

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39. 39.

    The most important settlement in the area is

    1. A.Ilo
    2. B.Ilapo
    3. C.Aso
    4. D.Alade

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    Answer: B. Ilapo

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40. 40.

    Which of the following factors is unique for the development of the aircraft industry in California?

    1. A.Availability of cheap labour
    2. B.The peaceful political atmosphere
    3. C.The government limited support
    4. D.Clear sky which favours testing of aircrafts

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    Answer: D. Clear sky which favours testing of aircrafts

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41. 41.

    Which of the following is not a characteristic of subsistence farming?

    1. A.The produce is mainly for home consumption
    2. B.It is a capital intensive
    3. C.Simple farming tools are used
    4. D.It is labour intensive

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    Answer: B. It is a capital intensive

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42. 42.

    In which of the following layers in the atmosphere does temperature increase with altitude?

    1. A.Troposphere
    2. B.Ionosphere
    3. C.Stratosphere
    4. D.Exosphere

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    Answer: C. Stratosphere

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44. 44.

    Natural increase in population means excess of

    1. A.emigration over immigration
    2. B.immigration over emigration
    3. C.deaths over births
    4. D.births over deaths

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    Answer: D. births over deaths

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45. 45.

    In Koppen's classification of climates, Cs, refers to

    1. A.Steppe
    2. B.Mediterranean
    3. C.Tropical Monsoon
    4. D.Tropical Continental

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    Answer: B. Mediterranean

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46. 46.

    Sea breeze is most effective at

    1. A.winter
    2. B.day time
    3. C.summer
    4. D.night time

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    Answer: B. day time

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47. 47.

    Volcanoes that have erupted before and still show signs of possible eruption again are said to be

    1. A.weak
    2. B.ongoing
    3. C.dormant
    4. D.extinct

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    Answer: C. dormant

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48. 48.

    The extent of coastal erosion depends on the

    1. A.amount of fresh water supplied by tributaries
    2. B.depth of ocean water
    3. C.salinity of the ocean
    4. D.nature of the waves

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    Answer: D. nature of the waves

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49. 49.

    The ranking of settlements into rural and urban is mostly based on

    1. A.location
    2. B.size
    3. C.pattern
    4. D.population

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    Answer: D. population

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50. 50.

    In th northern hemisphere, summer solstice is experienced on

    1. A.September 22
    2. B.June 21
    3. C.December 22
    4. D.March 21

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    Answer: B. June 21

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