WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 153

761.

An aquifer is

A.

a permeable rock layer in which water is stored

B.

a non-porous rock

C.

an impermeable rock layer in a desert

D.

an impervious and impermeable rock

E.

a well-jointed rock layer

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

762.

A state of inter-dependence within the ecosystem is best achieved where the components

A.

compete with each other

B.

are undisturbed

C.

are controlled

D.

are independent

E.

are similar in nature

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

763.

In which of the following natural vegetation belts are greenheart, mahogany and ebony commonly found?

A.

Selvas

B.

Marguis

C.

Taiga

D.

Veldt

E.

Campos

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

764.

Which of the following names refers to temperate grasslands?

A.

Lianos

B.

Campos

C.

Montane

D.

Steppes

E.

Alpine

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

765.

Trees in Sudan savanna adapt to the climate of their environment by

A.

having large lateral roots with waxy hairy and broad leaves

B.

developed thick, succulent stems to store up water

C.

shedding leaves in the dry seasons and having long tap roots with umbrella-shaped crowns

D.

producing seeds which lie dormant during the dry season

E.

developing broad, lateral root system for support

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.