Year :
1994
Title :
Geography
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
1 - 10 of 38 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
| 1. |
The equatorial diameter of the earth is approximately A. 6.760km B. 8.760km C. 14.76km D. 10.760km E. 12.760km |
E |
| 2. |
When the sun is directly overhead at the tropic of Capricorn (231/ 20)on 22nd December, the Northern Hermisphere experiences its A. twilight B. winter solstice C. summer solstice D. spring equinox E. autumn equinox |
B |
| 3. |
If the local time at a place X is 12.00 noon when the G.M.T is 5.00a.m then X is located on longitude A. 1050E B. 100W C. 750W D. 750E E. 1800E |
A |
| 4. |
They are formed in layers and derived from old rocks and the remains of dead organic materials. This description refers to A. metamorphic rocks B. igneous rocks C. intrusive rocks D. crystalline rocks E. sedimentary rocks |
E |
| 5. |
Which of the following rock types is coal associated with? A. Mechanically-formed sedimentary rocks B. Hard crystalline rocks C. Organically-formed sedimentary rocks D. Pultonic igneous rocks E. Volcanic igneous rocks |
C |
| 6. |
A large expanse of low, level land, formed due to an uplift of part of the sea floor bordering a continent is called A. a flood plain B. an outwash plain C. a deltaic plain D. a high plain E. a coastal plain |
E |
| 7. |
Mountains formed as a result of compressional forces in the earth's crust are A. block mountains B. fold mountains C. volcanic mountains D. residual mountains E. dissected mountains |
B |
| 8. |
All the following are causes of mechanical weathering except A. temperature changes B. rain action C. alternate wetting and drying D. frost action E. action of plants and animals |
B |
| 9. |
Which of the following best explains why wind action is more predominant in Arid regions than in Humid regions? A. Loose surface materials and the absence of vegetation cover B. Excessively high temperature during the day and night C. Insufficient and unreliable rainfall D. Lack of surface drainage and the presence of strong winds E. Gently rolling terrain and fast-flowing rivers |
A |
| 10. |
Temperatures of adjacent coastlands are reduced when on - shore winds blow over cold currents because the A. rainfall in sunch areas is susually heavy B. current influences the air presure C. current increases the total rainfall in such areas D. current influences the temperature of the prevailing winds E. temperature influences the speed of the wind |
D |
| 1. |
The equatorial diameter of the earth is approximately A. 6.760km B. 8.760km C. 14.76km D. 10.760km E. 12.760km |
E |
| 2. |
When the sun is directly overhead at the tropic of Capricorn (231/ 20)on 22nd December, the Northern Hermisphere experiences its A. twilight B. winter solstice C. summer solstice D. spring equinox E. autumn equinox |
B |
| 3. |
If the local time at a place X is 12.00 noon when the G.M.T is 5.00a.m then X is located on longitude A. 1050E B. 100W C. 750W D. 750E E. 1800E |
A |
| 4. |
They are formed in layers and derived from old rocks and the remains of dead organic materials. This description refers to A. metamorphic rocks B. igneous rocks C. intrusive rocks D. crystalline rocks E. sedimentary rocks |
E |
| 5. |
Which of the following rock types is coal associated with? A. Mechanically-formed sedimentary rocks B. Hard crystalline rocks C. Organically-formed sedimentary rocks D. Pultonic igneous rocks E. Volcanic igneous rocks |
C |
| 6. |
A large expanse of low, level land, formed due to an uplift of part of the sea floor bordering a continent is called A. a flood plain B. an outwash plain C. a deltaic plain D. a high plain E. a coastal plain |
E |
| 7. |
Mountains formed as a result of compressional forces in the earth's crust are A. block mountains B. fold mountains C. volcanic mountains D. residual mountains E. dissected mountains |
B |
| 8. |
All the following are causes of mechanical weathering except A. temperature changes B. rain action C. alternate wetting and drying D. frost action E. action of plants and animals |
B |
| 9. |
Which of the following best explains why wind action is more predominant in Arid regions than in Humid regions? A. Loose surface materials and the absence of vegetation cover B. Excessively high temperature during the day and night C. Insufficient and unreliable rainfall D. Lack of surface drainage and the presence of strong winds E. Gently rolling terrain and fast-flowing rivers |
A |
| 10. |
Temperatures of adjacent coastlands are reduced when on - shore winds blow over cold currents because the A. rainfall in sunch areas is susually heavy B. current influences the air presure C. current increases the total rainfall in such areas D. current influences the temperature of the prevailing winds E. temperature influences the speed of the wind |
D |