WAEC Geography 2022 past questions

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Ten questions from the 2022 WAEC Geography paper, with answers and explanations. We hold 40 questions from this paper, and the Skolra app has all of them.

WAEC Geography 2022 questions and answers

1. 1.

   In its old stage, a riverwould
   I. be interrupted by waterfallsand rapids
   II.flow sluggishly and develop pronouncedmeanders
   III. flowfast andhave truncated spurs
   IV. develop levees and have a flood plain

   1. A
      I and II
   2. B
      I and III
      Correct
   3. C
      III and IV
   4. D
      II and IV
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   Answer: B

   In a river's old stage, it flows fast with truncated spurs and waterfalls in youth, then flows sluggishly with meanders in maturity.

   In old age, the river develops levees and flood plains, not waterfalls.

2. 2.

   Itis crescentic in shape and it is formed from wind deposition in arid. The statement describes

   1. A
      A sand spit
   2. B
      A loess deposit
   3. C
      A sand dune
   4. D
      A barchan
      Correct
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   Answer: D

   A barchan is a crescent-shaped sand dune formed by wind deposition in arid regions.

   They move across the desert as wind continuously redistributes the sand.

3. 3.

   Which of the following climatic features describes the Equatorial climate?

   1. A
      High rainfall and temperature throughout the year
      Correct
   2. B
      Very low rainfall throughout the year
   3. C
      Extreme temperature variations
   4. D
      Distinct dry and wet seasons
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   Answer: A

   The Equatorial climate is characterized by consistently high temperatures and abundant rainfall throughout the year.

   This climate supports tropical rainforests and maintains high humidity year-round.

4. 4.

   The trade liberalization policy of ECOWAS is aimed at

   1. A
      Reduce trade between member states
   2. B
      Protect local industries from competition
   3. C
      Increase tariffs on imports
   4. D
      Promote free movement of goods and services
      Correct
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   Answer: D

   ECOWAS trade liberalization aims to reduce barriers and promote free movement of goods, services, and people within the West African region.

   Protectionism and tariff increases work against liberalization goals.

5. 5.

   The best way of solving transportation problems in a cosmopolitan city is

   1. A
      Expanding road networks indefinitely
   2. B
      Building more highways
   3. C
      Developing mass transit systems
      Correct
   4. D
      Increasing private vehicle ownership
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   Answer: C

   Mass transit systems like buses, trains, and metro systems efficiently move large populations in cosmopolitan cities. They reduce congestion, lower pollution, and are cost-effective compared to building endless roads.

   Expanding only roads or increasing private vehicles worsens congestion and environmental problems.

6. 6.

   Lines drawn on maps joining places With equal amount of cloud cover are called,

   1. A
      Isohyets
      Correct
   2. B
      Isobars
   3. C
      Nebulosity lines
   4. D
      Isotherms
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   Answer: A

   Isohyets are lines joining places with equal cloud cover or precipitation.

   Isobars connect points of equal pressure, isotherms connect points of equal temperature.

7. 7.

   A major hindrance to foreign investment in Tropical African countries is

   1. A
      High population growth
   2. B
      Large consumer markets
   3. C
      Abundance of natural resources
   4. D
      Political instability and weak governance
      Correct
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   Answer: D

   Political instability, inadequate legal frameworks, corruption, and weak governance deter foreign investors. Investors seek stable environments with predictable policies and secure property rights.

   While the region has resources and markets, political risks outweigh these advantages.

8. 8.

   Which type of mountain is also called the mountain of denudation?

   1. A
      Residual mountain
      Correct
   2. B
      Volcanic mountain
   3. C
      Fold mountain
   4. D
      Block mountain
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   Answer: A

   Residual mountains, also called mountains of denudation, form when surrounding areas are eroded away more than the resistant rock core.

   Examples include the Appalachian Mountains and many plateau edges.

9. 9.

   Which of the following statements is not accurate about sea and land breeze?

   1. A
      They blow from land to sea during the day
   2. B
      They always flow from sea to land
      Correct
   3. C
      They reverse direction between day and night
   4. D
      They occur due to differential heating of land and sea
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   Answer: B

   Sea and land breezes reverse direction between day and night based on temperature differentials.

   The statement that they always flow only one direction is inaccurate.

10. 10.

    A major cause of rapid population growth rate in Tropical Africa is

    1. A
       Widespread famine
    2. B
       Mass migration out of the region
    3. C
       High birth rates combined with declining death rates
       Correct
    4. D
       Strict family planning policies
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    Answer: C

    Tropical Africa experiences high birth rates due to cultural preferences for large families and limited education. Simultaneously, improved healthcare reduces death rates, creating rapid population growth.

    Famine and migration are consequences rather than causes of this growth.

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