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Question 1
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 2
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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 3
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 4
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 5
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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 6
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Which of the following settlements is famous for its ecclesiastical function?
AFreetown
BLondon
CLago
DRome
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Question 7
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Which of the following cities is both a harbour and a capital?
AAccra
BAbidjan
CBanjul
DAbuja
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Question 8
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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 9
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Which of the following is not a timber producing country?
AGarbon
BNigeria
CCote D'Ivoire
DSenegal
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Question 10
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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 11
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 12
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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 13
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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 14
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 15
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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 16
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 17
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Spits are formed by
AOcean currents and trade winds
BWave erosion
CLong share drift and wave depositions
DWesterly winds
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Question 18
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Exfoliation of rock is a result of
AWeathering by oxidation
BWeathering by means of solution
CMechanical weathering
DBiological weathering
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Question 19
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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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Question 20
waec 2016
Which of the following features is produced as a result of river capture?
AWind gap
BRiver terrace
CGorge
DIncised meander
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