Year :
1997
Title :
Geography
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
41 - 50 of 56 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
| 41. |
The earth's axis is inclined to the plane of the ecliptic at an angle of A. 900 B. 661/, 20 C. 500 D. 231,/ 20 E. 150 |
B |
| 42. |
When molten magma solidifies along bedding planes the feature formed is known as A. sill B. basalt C. lava D. batholith E. ash cone |
D |
| 43. |
Standard time zones are created because A. of the inconvenience of adjusting watches by travellers B. of the peculiar shapes and location of some countries C. of the great east west stretch D. all countries on the same meridian agreed to keep the same time E. the local time is advanced by one hour |
A |
| 44. |
All the following rocks are metamorphic except A. gneiss B. marble C. gabbro D. slate E. quartzite |
C |
| 45. |
Which of the statements is not correct about sedimentary rocks? They A. could be formed by water B. are usually in layers C. are non-crystalline D. often contain fossils E. are formed in upland areas |
E |
| 46. |
A composite coe is a volcano having successive layers of A. ash and cinder only B. cinder, ash and pyroclasts C. ash, acid lava and parasitic cones D. pyroclasts and parasitic cones E. pyroclasts, ash and gases |
C |
| 47. |
A mountain that has been denuded is called A. horst B. a fold mountain C. a volcanic mountain D. a residual mountain |
D |
| 48. |
Which of the following affects the flow of ocean currents? A. Latitude B. Humidity C. Longitude D. Earth's rotation E. Ocean depth |
D |
| 49. |
A wave which retreats after hiting the coast is called A. backwash B. swash C. underlow D. trough E. wavelength |
B |
| 50. |
The atmospheric condition of a place over a long period of time refers to its A. temperature B. weather C. pressure D. climate E. rainfall |
B |
| 41. |
The earth's axis is inclined to the plane of the ecliptic at an angle of A. 900 B. 661/, 20 C. 500 D. 231,/ 20 E. 150 |
B |
| 42. |
When molten magma solidifies along bedding planes the feature formed is known as A. sill B. basalt C. lava D. batholith E. ash cone |
D |
| 43. |
Standard time zones are created because A. of the inconvenience of adjusting watches by travellers B. of the peculiar shapes and location of some countries C. of the great east west stretch D. all countries on the same meridian agreed to keep the same time E. the local time is advanced by one hour |
A |
| 44. |
All the following rocks are metamorphic except A. gneiss B. marble C. gabbro D. slate E. quartzite |
C |
| 45. |
Which of the statements is not correct about sedimentary rocks? They A. could be formed by water B. are usually in layers C. are non-crystalline D. often contain fossils E. are formed in upland areas |
E |
| 46. |
A composite coe is a volcano having successive layers of A. ash and cinder only B. cinder, ash and pyroclasts C. ash, acid lava and parasitic cones D. pyroclasts and parasitic cones E. pyroclasts, ash and gases |
C |
| 47. |
A mountain that has been denuded is called A. horst B. a fold mountain C. a volcanic mountain D. a residual mountain |
D |
| 48. |
Which of the following affects the flow of ocean currents? A. Latitude B. Humidity C. Longitude D. Earth's rotation E. Ocean depth |
D |
| 49. |
A wave which retreats after hiting the coast is called A. backwash B. swash C. underlow D. trough E. wavelength |
B |
| 50. |
The atmospheric condition of a place over a long period of time refers to its A. temperature B. weather C. pressure D. climate E. rainfall |
B |