WAEC Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 49

241.

Which type of rainfall occurs when two air masses of different temperature and other physical properties meet?

A.

Orographic

B.

Relief

C.

Cyclonic

D.

Convectional

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

242.

The sea water thrown up the beaches by the breaking waves is called

A.

backwash

B.

shore

C.

undertow

D.

swash

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

243.

Which of the following conditions occur during equinox?

A.

The tropic of Cancer experiences longer day than the tropic of Capricon

B.

All places across the globe experience equal lengths of day and nights

C.

The length of day at the Equator is shorter than the tropic of Cancer

D.

The moon is star-shaped all through the night all over the world

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

244.

Rocks in the inner core of the Earth are rich in

A.

iron and nickel

B.

nickel and magnesium

C.

lead and iron

D.

nickel and lead

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

245.

The steep-sided flat-floored valley in hot deserts through which occasional flash floods flow is known as

A.

bajada

B.

headland

C.

playa

D.

wadi

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.