WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 175

871.

Which of the following best explains the presence of the Namib Desert in South West Africa?

A.

the area is too far from sea

B.

the coast is washed by the westerlies

C.

the area is far from kalahari desert

D.

the coast is washed by the cool Benguele current

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

872.

Roads constructed to span long distance and across continents are called

A.

expressways

B.

ropeways

C.

trans-continental highways

D.

inter-regional major roads

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

873.

The major problem facing the utilization of human resources in West Africa is

A.

soil infertility

B.

housing for all by the year 2000

C.

unemployment

D.

emigration

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

874.

The bulk of Nigeria timber is obtained from the

A.

sudan savanna

B.

rain-forest

C.

guinea savanna

D.

salt water swamp forest

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

875.

Which of the following countries is located in North Africa?

A.

Zaire

B.

Rwanda

C.

Namibia

D.

Algeria

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.