WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 38

186.

Which factor for location of industries explains the establishment of cement industries near areas of limestone deposits?

A.

Market orientation

B.

Income source

C.

Source of raw material

D.

Availability of capital

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

187.

Which of the following are characteristics of manufacturing induitries in Tropical Africa? I. Export-oriented II. Labour intensive III. Consumer-oriented IV. Diversified production

A.

I and II only

B.

II and III only

C.

I and IV only

D.

I and III only

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

188.

Which of the following are the benefits of transportation to a country? I. Diffusion of ideas II. Acculturation III. Unemployment IV. Enhanced trade

A.

II, Ill and IV only

B.

I, II and IV only

C.

I, II and III only

D.

I, III and IV only

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

189.

The hinterland of a port is

A.

deepest part of a port

B.

container section of a port

C.

walled area of a port

D.

area served by a port

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

190.

Which of the following problems hinder international trade? I. Political instability II. Low tariffs III. Inadequate foreign exchange IV. Strained relations

A.

I, II and IV only

B.

II, Ill and IV only

C.

I, II and III only

D.

I, III and IV only

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.