WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 658

3,286.

Which of the following statements best explains the absence or sparcity of undergrowth in the equatorial rain forest?

A.

Very little rain reaches the ground because of the dense vegetation

B.

There is too much precipitation which destroys the undergrowth

C.

the taller trees cut off most of the sunlight

D.

most of the precipitation is usually cleared by run-off after heavy thunderstorms

E.

the trees have very strong and large roots which prevent undergrowth

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,287.

A good example of the tropical grassland is the vegetation found around

A.

Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

B.

Massawa (Ethiopia)

C.

Buenos Aires (Argentina)

D.

Kano (Nigeria)

E.

Winnipeg (Canada)

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,288.

Which of the following human actves has a beneficial effect on soils?

A.

Grazing

B.

Strip cultivation

C.

Bush burning

D.

Slopewise cultivation

E.

Overcropping

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,289.

Koppen's classification of climate is an empirical system which is based on

A.

temperature and humidity

B.

precipitation and pressure

C.

pressure and humidity

D.

temperature and pressure

E.

precipitation and temperature

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,290.

Which of the following climates is characterised by an alternate hot, wet season and cool dry season?

A.

Equatorial

B.

Mediterranean

C.

Tropical desert

D.

Tropical Monsoon

E.

Tropical continental

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.