2018 Geography WAEC Theory Past Questions CBT*

1. Study the map extract provided on a scale of 1:50,000 and answer the questions that follow

(a)On the topographical map extract, mark and name the following features using the Letters in the bracketsw:

1. ridge (RG)
2. col (CL)
3. confluence (CF)
4. spur (SP)
5. isolated hill (H)

(b)Shade an area above 950ft in the north western part of the map

(c)In your answer booklet, calculate the gradient along the line between points A and B on the map

(d)Describe two drainage characteristics of the River Train

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(2 )The population distribution in the regions of country M in the year 2011 is represented in the table below. Use the data to answer the questions that follow:

(a)Using the map and scale of one dot to represent 20,000 persons, produce a dot map for country M.

(b)On the dot map produced in 2 (a), suggest a suitable title

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(3)With the aid of annotated diagrams, explain the characteristics and mode of formation of the following features:

(a)gorges

(b)self dunes

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4(a) (i) List three landforms found in limestone regions

(ii)Draw a well labeled diagram to show the underground features of a limestones region

(b) Outline three ways by which limestone is beneficial to man

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5(a) With the aid of a diagram, explain eclipse of the moon

(b) State three characteristics of Great Circles

(c) Outline three uses of Great Cricles

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(6)Contrast the characteristics of Equatorial climate with the Tundra climate.

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(7)With appropriate diagrams, outline three conditions under which the following features can be formed:

• river capture
• waterfall

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(8)Write a geographical account of flooding in urban areas under the following headings:

• four causes
• three effects
• Four measures that can be used to control the flooding.

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1. (a) highlight three characteristics of manufacturing industries in Tropical Africa

(b) State three ways by which manufacturing industries contribute to the economic development of Tropical Africa.

(c) Outline four problems facing industrial developments in Tropical Africa.

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2(a) Outline four ways in which urban settlements differ from one another

(b) Outline three factor that have contributed to the high population density in Japan

(c) State three problems resulting from the high population density in Japan

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3(a) Identify four ocean routes used in the world trade

(b) In what four ways has water transportation contributed to economic developments?

(c) Outline four ways of improving transportation on inland waterways

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4(a) Describe three characteristics of subsistence of agriculture in Nigeria

(b) Outline for advantage of subsistence agriculture

(c) Highlight three disadvantages of subsistence agriculture

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5(a) Draw a sketch map of Nigeria

On the map, locate and name one area important for the manufacturing of

• Cement
• Cocoa products
• Flour

(b) Highlight three benefits of large-scale manufacturing industries in Nigeria.

(c) Outline three advantages which large-scales manufacturing industries have over small-scale manufacturing industries.

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1. (a) Draw a sketch map of Nigeria

On the map, show and name one area each where the following minerals are mind:

1. Coal
2. Crude oil
3. Limestone

(b) Describe the process of mining coal in Nigeria

(c) Identify four problems affecting the mining industry in Nigeria.

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