WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 199

991.

Which of the following factors least affects the location of manufacturing industries?

A.

availability of capital

B.

supply of labour

C.

nearness to market

D.

availability of transport

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

993.

The thin layer of unconsolidated mineral particles and organic matter covers land surface is called

A.

soil

B.

sialic rock

C.

earth's crust

D.

biosphere

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

994.

Loamy soils are better for agriculture than other soil types because they

A.

are black in colour

B.

retain air,moisture and humus

C.

are rich in mineral nutrients

D.

are rich in humus only

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

995.

The ultimate source of energy in the biosphere is

A.

the moon

B.

the sun

C.

petroleum

D.

electricity

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.