WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 1887

9,431.

Ice causes rock weathering

A.

Through the processes of expansion and contraction

B.

Through movement of large rock fragments against large boulders

C.

By dissolving some minerals in disintegrated rock fragments

D.

By exerting an abrasive action on rock fragments

E.

Through chemical alteration of rock minerals

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

9,432.

Which of the following in not an effect of the North-East trade winds on agriculture?

A.

Encouraging growth of natural pasture

B.

Encouraging fruit setting or formation

C.

Inducing fruit ripening

D.

Causing heavy rainfall

E.

Drying forest trees

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

9,433.

The roles of government in the development of agriculture include the following except

A.

Recommending loans

B.

Provision of subsidies

C.

Establishment of farm settlements

D.

Establishment of agricultural development projects

E.

Training of farmers children

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

9,434.

Most of the land used for agriculture in Nigeria are acquired through

A.

Purchase

B.

Pledge

C.

Donation

D.

Exchange

E.

Inheritance

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

9,435.

Which of the following is not correct about the importance of agriculture?

A.

Supply of food

B.

Provision of employment

C.

Provision of the raw materials for agro-based industries

D.

Serving as main source of foriegn exchange

E.

Serving as a source of income

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.