Year : 
2021
Title : 
Geography
Exam : 
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE

Paper 1 | Objectives

41 - 50 of 50 Questions

# Question Ans
41.

Which of the following best describes the characteristics of a rural settlement

A. primary activities

B. secondary activities

C. tertiary activities

D. large area coverage

A

42.

The most significant factor which accounts for the rapid growth in the population of the capital cities of West Africa is

A. political rallies

B. sport events

C. rural-urban migration

D. religious tourism

C

43.

An example fossil fuel is

A. granite

B. coal

C. clay

D. standtone

B

44.

Which of the following are characteristics of most large cities? TheyI. have large populations
II. are administrative centers
III. are religious centers
IV. are commercial centers

A. I and III only

B. I and IV only

C. II and III only

D. II and IV only

B

45.

The industrial belt of Japan produces

A. ships, electronics and motor vehicles

B. warships, ammunitions, and building materials

C. fertilizers, pesticides, and combined harvesters

D. leather, goods, plastic, and pharmaceutical products

A

46.

Cities of high population densities develop on plains becauseI. act as climate barriers
II. have fertile soils
III. lack heavy rainfall
IV. have terrain with ease oof communication

A. I and II only

B. I and III only

C. I and IV only

D. II and IV only

D

47.

A notable problem of air transportation in tropical Africa is

A. slow speed

B. low freight charges

C. adequate space

D. low patronage

D

48.

Wich of the following is most affected by drought and flood

A. ocean transport

B. road transport

C. air transport

D. river transport

D

49.

The reasons for siting industries in urban areas include;I. employment
II. revenue generation
III. religious tolerance
IV. unemployment provision

A. I and II only

B. II and IV only

C. III and IV only

D. I and IV only

A

50.

Which of the following factors explains the need for international tradeI. variation in technology
II. uniformity in taste of goods
III. language barrier
IV. difference in natural resources

A. I and II only

B. II and III only

C. II and IV only

D. I and IV only

D

41.

Which of the following best describes the characteristics of a rural settlement

A. primary activities

B. secondary activities

C. tertiary activities

D. large area coverage

A

42.

The most significant factor which accounts for the rapid growth in the population of the capital cities of West Africa is

A. political rallies

B. sport events

C. rural-urban migration

D. religious tourism

C

43.

An example fossil fuel is

A. granite

B. coal

C. clay

D. standtone

B

44.

Which of the following are characteristics of most large cities? TheyI. have large populations
II. are administrative centers
III. are religious centers
IV. are commercial centers

A. I and III only

B. I and IV only

C. II and III only

D. II and IV only

B

45.

The industrial belt of Japan produces

A. ships, electronics and motor vehicles

B. warships, ammunitions, and building materials

C. fertilizers, pesticides, and combined harvesters

D. leather, goods, plastic, and pharmaceutical products

A

46.

Cities of high population densities develop on plains becauseI. act as climate barriers
II. have fertile soils
III. lack heavy rainfall
IV. have terrain with ease oof communication

A. I and II only

B. I and III only

C. I and IV only

D. II and IV only

D

47.

A notable problem of air transportation in tropical Africa is

A. slow speed

B. low freight charges

C. adequate space

D. low patronage

D

48.

Wich of the following is most affected by drought and flood

A. ocean transport

B. road transport

C. air transport

D. river transport

D

49.

The reasons for siting industries in urban areas include;I. employment
II. revenue generation
III. religious tolerance
IV. unemployment provision

A. I and II only

B. II and IV only

C. III and IV only

D. I and IV only

A

50.

Which of the following factors explains the need for international tradeI. variation in technology
II. uniformity in taste of goods
III. language barrier
IV. difference in natural resources

A. I and II only

B. II and III only

C. II and IV only

D. I and IV only

D