WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 269

1,342.

The soil in a typical natural rainforest remains fertile and suitable for arable agriculture because?

A.

the vegetation is luxuriant

B.

there is abundant supply of sunshine and rainfall which leach the soil

C.

the soil nutrient is continously being replenished y the decay of the dense undergrowth and fallen leaves

D.

there is absence of plant cover

E.

the soil is well-drained

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,343.

Foliage is ever green with thin undergrowth,the leaves are small, thick, leathery and needle-shaped. This description is that of the?

A.

tropical rainforest

B.

temperate woodland

C.

coniferous forest

D.

temperate grassland

E.

deciduous forest

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,344.

A rain gauge is kept in an open place in the observatory because?

A.

it is much more easily accessible to the observer

B.

rain drops get into the funnel without any obstruction

C.

rain falls heavily in the open space

D.

rain drops are deflected by the wind in an open place

E.

the funnel is easily filled with rain water

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,345.

The instrument used for recording the direction of the prevailing wind of a place over a period of one month is called?

A.

a wind vane

B.

an anemometer

C.

speedomoter

D.

a wind rose

E.

a hygrometer

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.