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Question 211
waec 2017

The scale of the map above in representative fraction (RF) is

A1 : 25,000
B1 : 50,000
C1 : 150,000
D1 : 250,000
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Question 212
waec 2016
A village is characterized by
AThe presence of several refineries
BAvailability of tertiary health care facilities
CDeveloped infrastructural facilities
DAgriculture and other primary economic activities
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Question 213
waec 2016
It is light in weight, a good conductor of electricity and used extensively in the manufacture of aircraft. This is a valid description of
AAluminum
BIron
CUranium
DSilver
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Question 214
waec 2016
More hydro-electric power (H.E.P) projects should be constructed in developing countries because
AThere is abundant rainfall
BThere is ever increasing demand for power
CSkilled labour is abundant
DThere are many waterfalls on their rivers
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Question 215
waec 2016
All the following lead to the depletion of the ozone layer except
AVolcanic eruptions
BBush burning
CCombustion of coal and oil
DEvapotranspiration
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Question 216
waec 2016
Irrigation projects are commonly found in area of
ALow and unreliable rainfall
BHigh surface fluctuations
CLow rate of evaporation
DHigh volume of rainfall
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Question 217
waec 2016
Which of the following settlements is famous for its ecclesiastical function?
AFreetown
BLondon
CLago
DRome
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Question 218
waec 2016
Which of the following cities is both a harbour and a capital?
AAccra
BAbidjan
CBanjul
DAbuja
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Question 219
waec 2016
What is the name of the trade between one country and another?
ADomestic trade
BInternal trade
CInternational trade
DInter-state trade
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Question 220
waec 2016
Which of the following is not a timber producing country?
AGarbon
BNigeria
CCote D'Ivoire
DSenegal
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Question 221
waec 2016
Elements such as wind, water vapour, sunlight and gases which are of benefit to man, animals and plants are called
AHuman resources
BAtmospheric resources
CVegetation resources
DWater resources
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Question 222
waec 2016
The introduction of ECOWAS passport among member countries is to promote
AEconomic co-operation
BTrade amongst member states
CFree movement of people in the sub-region
DCultural co-operation
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Question 223
waec 2016
Africa is described as the most tropical continent because
AMost parts of Africa lies within the tropics
BIt lies astride the greenwich meridian
CFree Movement of people in the sub-region
DIt nears the poles
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Question 224
waec 2016
The high temperature in the interior of the earth may result in the formation of
AFold moutain
BHorst
CGeyser
DRift valley
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Question 225
waec 2016
When the roof of a natural arch collapses, the resulting rock pillar left standing in the sea is called_____?
AHeadland
BStack
CTombolo
DWave-cut platform
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Question 226
waec 2016
Leaching is the
AAccumulation of soil mineral in one layer of soil
BWashing down of soil nutrients
CErosion of soil from steep slopes
DLoss of soil moisture
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Question 227
waec 2016
A water table can be described as
AA pool of underground water
BA line connecting underground spring of equal height
CA line indicating the depth of all artesian wells in an area
DThe general level of underground water in an area
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Question 228
waec 2016
Spits are formed by
AOcean currents and trade winds
BWave erosion
CLong share drift and wave depositions
DWesterly winds
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Question 229
waec 2016
Exfoliation of rock is a result of
AWeathering by oxidation
BWeathering by means of solution
CMechanical weathering
DBiological weathering
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Question 230
waec 2016
Tilting of tree trunks, poles and piling of soil behind a wall are effects of
AMud flow
BSoil creep
CRock slide
DLand slide
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