WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 215

1,071.

Coastal erosion can be prevented by

A.

increasing the volume of water in the ocean

B.

increasing the volume of water around the coast

C.

the stabilization of sandy and muddy beaches by coastal vegetation

D.

the removal of sandy and muddy beaches along the coast

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,072.

The instrument used for measuring the speed of wind is called

A.

cup anemometer

B.

speedometer

C.

wind vane

D.

prismatic compass

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,073.

Compressional forces are mainly responsible for the formation of

A.

fold mountain

B.

volcanic mountains and lava plateau

C.

residual maountains and plants

D.

block mountains

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,074.

Which of the following is not a process of wind erosion?

A.

abrasion

B.

attrition

C.

hydraulic action

D.

deflation

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,075.

Marble,slate and gneiss are

A.

metamorphic rocks

B.

sedimentary rocks

C.

plutonic rocks

D.

volcanic rocks

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.