Waec Geography Past Questions

Question 6

Coastlines washed by cold currents normally have

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  • A. high temperature
  • B. scanty rainfall
  • C. excessive rainfall
  • D. moderate rainfall
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Question 7

Coastal erosion can be prevented by

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  • A. increasing the volume of water in the ocean
  • B. increasing the volume of water around the coast
  • C. the stabilization of sandy and muddy beaches by coastal vegetation
  • D. the removal of sandy and muddy beaches along the coast
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Question 8

The instrument used for measuring the speed of wind is called

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  • A. cup anemometer
  • B. speedometer
  • C. wind vane
  • D. prismatic compass
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Question 9

Compressional forces are mainly responsible for the formation of

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  • A. fold mountain
  • B. volcanic mountains and lava plateau
  • C. residual maountains and plants
  • D. block mountains
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Question 10

Which of the following is not a process of wind erosion?

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  • A. abrasion
  • B. attrition
  • C. hydraulic action
  • D. deflation
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