WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 194

966.

The instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure is known as

A.

rain guage

B.

thermometer

C.

barometer

D.

sundial

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

967.

The difference in the readings on the wet and dry-bulb thermometers is used to determine

A.

atmospheric pressure

B.

precipitation

C.

evaporation

D.

relative humidity

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

968.

Temperatures are high throughout the year in the equatorial areas mainly because

A.

insolation is constantly high

B.

of permanent cloud cover

C.

equatorial area are influenced by currents

D.

there are few highlands to reduce temperature

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

969.

The movement and direction of ocean currents are affected by the

A.

rate of evaporation of sea water

B.

rotation of the earth

C.

volume of ocean water

D.

relief of the ocean bed

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

970.

The correct sequence in the process of denudation is

A.

weathering-transportation-erosion-deposition

B.

waethering-erosion-deposition-transportation

C.

erosion-weathering-transportation-deposition

D.

weathering-erosion-transportation-deposition

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.