WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 635

3,171.

The most satisfactory explanation for the formation of fold mountain is

A.

Faulting

B.

Vulcanicity

C.

Compressional forces

D.

Tensional forces

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,172.

Circular depression formed in the bed of an upper course river is known as

A.

Interlocking spurs

B.

Plunge pools

C.

Rapids

D.

Potholes

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,173.

Temperature inversion occurs when

A.

Warm air rises over cold air in the tropics

B.

Temperature remains the same with height

C.

Temperature increases with horizontal distance

D.

Temperature increases with height

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,174.

Which of the following climatic belts has the highest durnal temperature range?

A.

Desert

B.

Mediterranean

C.

Tropical Continental

D.

Tropical Hinterland

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,175.

Which of the following gases is found in very little qantity in the atmosphere?

A.

Argon

B.

Carbon dioxide

C.

Nitrogen

D.

Oxygen

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.