Waec Geography Past Questions For Year 2003
Question 26
In which of the following ways is soil important to man? I. serves as a medium for plant seeds to germinate II. provides support for growing plants III. brings water to the roots IV. supplies minerals to the plants
- A. I and II only
- B. I and IV only
- C. I,III and IV
- D. I,II,III and IV
Question 27
The thin layer of unconsolidated mineral particles and organic matter covers land surface is called
- A. soil
- B. sialic rock
- C. earth's crust
- D. biosphere
Question 28
Loamy soils are better for agriculture than other soil types because they
- A. are black in colour
- B. retain air,moisture and humus
- C. are rich in mineral nutrients
- D. are rich in humus only
Question 29
Which of the following is a major trading sea route between Nigeria and Western Europe?
- A. the north Atlantic
- B. the trans-pacific
- C. the cape
- D. the panama canal
Question 30
Pastoral nomadism is practiced in the savanna areas of West Africa by the
- A. fulani
- B. masai
- C. turkana
- D. tuareg
