WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 47

231.

A town which is situated at the meeting point of roads is termed

A.

nodal

B.

port

C.

confluence

D.

gap

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

232.

Most rural settlements in developing countries of Africa

A.

are nucleated

B.

are dispersed

C.

have dense transport systems

D.

have satellite towns

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

233.

Which of the following statements is true of transhumance?

A.

It is the seasonal migration of animal rearers in mountainous areas

B.

It is practised by the Europeans

C.

It involves the growing of specialised crops

D.

It is another name for mixed farming

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

234.

The system of agriculture which combines the growing of crops and rearing of animals is known as

A.

dairy farming

B.

mixed cropping

C.

mixed farming

D.

shifting cultivation

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

235.

A negative effect of mineral exploitation is

A.

afforestation

B.

hydration

C.

pollution

D.

oxidation

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.