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Friday, 31st May 2024
Geography 2 (Essay) – 09:30am – 11:30am
Geography 1 (Objective) – 11:30am – 12:30pm
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Geography 3 (Practical and Physical
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2024 WAEC GEOGRAPHY PRACTICAL & PHYSICAL ANSWERS
PRACTICAL GEOGRAPHY
NUMBER 1
(1a)
Loading
(1b)
Loading
(1c)
(i) Linear Ridge: It extends in a line from the southwest to the northeast.
(ii) Elevation Change: Indicates significant elevation changes.
(iii) Natural Barrier: Acts as a barrier influencing rivers and settlement locations.
(1d)
(i) Route Alignment: Roads follow valleys and avoid steep slopes.
(ii) Settlement Proximity: Settlements are in flatter areas for easier access.
(iii) Bridges and Passes: Roads cross rivers at narrow points and avoid high ridges, using lower elevation gaps.
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NUMBER 4
SECTION II ANSWER ONLY THREE(3)
(4a)
An igneous rock is a type of rock that is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. It can be either intrusive (formed below the Earth’s surface) or extrusive (formed above the Earth’s surface).
(4b)
(i)They have a crystalline structure
(ii)They are rich in minerals
(iii)They can have a glassy appearance (in the case of extrusive rocks)
(4c)
(i)They are a source of valuable minerals such as copper, gold, and silver
(ii)They are used as building materials (e.g., granite, basalt)
(iii)They are used as a source of energy (e.g., geothermal power)
(iv)They are used in the manufacture of cement and concrete
(v)They are a source of rare earth elements (e.g., neodymium, dysprosium)
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NUMBER 5
(5a)
(i)Soluble rocks (e.g., limestone, dolomite) that can be dissolved by water
(ii)High rainfall and runoff
(iii)Presence of fractures and joints in the rock
(5b)
A sinkhole is a depression in the ground that forms when a layer of rock or soil is dissolved or collapses.
-Characteristics of sinkholes include:
(i)They can be sudden or gradual in formation
(ii)They can be small or large in size
(iii)They often have steep sides and a flat bottom
-Mode of formation:
(i)Dissolution of rock by groundwater
(ii)Collapse of a cave or underground void
(iii)Subsidence due to mining or other human activities
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NUMBER 7
(7a)
(i)Meanders
(ii)Oxbow lakes
(iii)Floodplains
(7b)
A pothole is a circular or oval-shaped hole in the bed of a river, formed by the grinding action of sand and pebbles.
-Characteristics of potholes include:
(i)They can be deep and narrow
(ii)They often have a smooth, polished surface
(iii)They can be found in areas of fast-flowing water
-Mode of formation:
(i)Erosion by sand and pebbles
(ii)Whirlpools and eddies in the water
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NUMBER 8
(8a)
Atmospheric resources refer to the natural resources that are found in the Earth’s atmosphere, including air, water vapour, and gases such as oxygen and nitrogen.
(8b)
(i)They are essential for human and animal life
(ii)They influence the Earth’s climate and weather patterns
(iii)They are used in industrial processes and energy production
(8c)
(i)Burning of fossil fuels, leading to air pollution and climate change
(ii)Deforestation and land use changes, leading to loss of oxygen and increased greenhouse gases
(iii)Industrial processes, leading to release of pollutants and toxic gases.
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2024 WAEC GEOGRAPHY OBJECTIVES (OBJ) ANSWERS
2024 WAEC GENERAL GEOGRAPHY ESSAY OR THEORY ANSWERS:
NUMBER 1
(1a)
Primary industries involve extracting or harvesting natural resources, such as mining, agriculture, and fishing. Secondary industries involve processing and manufacturing raw materials into finished goods, such as textiles, steel, and electronics.
(1b)
(i)Lower capital requirements
(ii)Less complex technology
(iii)Greater flexibility
(iv)Ability to utilize local resources
(1c)
(i)Creation of employment opportunities
(ii)Increased GDP and economic growth
(iii)Improved standard of living
(iv)Development of infrastructure
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NUMBER 2
(2a)
(i)Rural-urban migration
(ii)Urban-rural migration
(iii)International migration
(iv)Internal migration
(2b)
(i)Political instability
(ii)Economic hardship
(iii)Environmental degradation
(iv)Conflict and war
(v)Social and cultural factors
(2c)
(i)Increased population density
(ii)Strain on resources and infrastructure
(iii)Cultural and social changes
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NUMBER 3
(3a)
Birth rate refers to the number of live births per 1,000 people in a population over a given period, usually a year.
(3b)
(i)Cultural and social factors
(ii)Economic conditions
(iii)Access to education and family planning
(3c)
(i)Increased workforce and economic growth
(ii)Greater market for goods and services
(iii)Cultural and social diversity
(3d)
(i)Strain on resources and infrastructure
(ii)Environmental degradation
(iii)Increased poverty and unemployment
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NUMBER 4
(i) International airport: Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Lagos)
(ii) River port: Port Harcourt River Port
(iii) Lafia (located in Nassarawa State)
(4b)
(i)Poor road conditions and inadequate infrastructure
(ii)Inefficient and unreliable public transportation systems
(iii)High cost of transportation and logistics
(iv)Security challenges and robbery on highways
(4c)
(i)Facilitating the movement of goods and services, stimulating economic growth
(ii)Enabling the transportation of raw materials and finished products, supporting industrial development
(iii)Providing employment opportunities and generating revenue for the government, contributing to GDP
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WAEC Geography Practical Answers 2024
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