WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 109

541.

Which of the following least explains the advantages of Koppen's classification of climate over the Greek classification?

A.

There are five major divisions in Koppen's classification

B.

The Greek classification is rather too generalised

C.

Koppen's classification is based on both rainfall and temperature whereas the Greek classification is based on temperature only

D.

the values of rainfall and temperature used by Koppen's are based on the requirement of certain plants

E.

the Koppen's classification was developed more recently than the Greek classification

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

542.

Which of the following local winds are hot? l Sirocco ll. Leveene III. Mistral IV. Bora

A.

l and ll only

B.

l, and lll only

C.

ll and lll only

D.

ll and IV only

E.

lll and IV only

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

543.

Which of the following combinations of factors influences atmospheric pressure? l. Latitude ll. Soil moisture III. Altitude IV. Temperature

A.

l, ll and lll only

B.

l, ll and IV only

C.

ll, lll, and IV only

D.

l and ll only

E.

ll, lll and IV only

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

544.

The cooling of a warm moist air current as it passes over a cold sea or land surface often causes

A.

a counter current

B.

rainfall

C.

a cyclone

D.

fogs

E.

a high tide

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

545.

The Red Sea has a higher degree of salinity than the Mediterranean Sea because the former

A.

is smaller in size than the latter

B.

is located in a rift valley while the letter is located in a geosyncline

C.

receives a smaller amount of fresh water than the latter

D.

is linked with the Indian Ocean while the later is linked with the Atlantic

E.

is nearer a hot desert than the latter

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.