WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 735

3,671.

A very important advantages of road over railways in Africa is that

A.

roads are easier to construct than railways

B.

movement of goods by road is faster than by rail

C.

more goods can be carried on roads than on railways

D.

transport by railways attracts higher fears

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,672.

One of the advantages of water transport is that it

A.

causes atmospheric pollution

B.

is used for carrying agricultural commodities only

C.

is not flexible

D.

cannot carry bulky goods

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,674.

A major characteristic feature that distinguishes heavy industry from light industry is the

A.

location

B.

ownership

C.

level of industrial waste

D.

complexity of the processing technique

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,675.

One of the advantages of solar energy is that

A.

it is available 24 hours of the day

B.

it is natural and does not require periodic maintenance

C.

it is harnessed with the aid of technology

D.

it is generally abundant in all parts of the world

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.