1.
Map reading
A road is 12 km long. How long will it be on a map of scale 1 : 100,000?
Answer: C. 12 km = 1,200,000 cm; ÷ 100,000 = 12 cm.
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The WASSCE (May/June) is the West African Examinations Council's final exam for secondary school students. Each subject has an objective (multiple-choice) paper and a theory or essay paper.
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2.
The earth
The earth takes about how long to revolve round the sun?
Answer: A. One revolution is about 365¼ days, which is why we have leap years.
3.
Nigeria
Where in Nigeria is tin and columbite mainly found?
Answer: A. Tin and columbite is associated with the Jos Plateau.
4.
World geography
Which of these describes the Congo?
Answer: A. The Congo is the river that crosses the Equator twice.
5.
Latitude and longitude
The Tropic of Cancer lies at latitude
Answer: B. The Tropic of Cancer is about 23½° north of the Equator.
6.
Weather instruments
Rainfall is measured with a
Answer: B. A rain gauge collects and measures rainfall.
7.
Landforms
The breakdown of rocks in their original position is called
Answer: B. Weathering happens in place; erosion moves the material.
8.
Africa
The highest mountain in Africa is
Answer: B. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is about 5,895 m high.
9.
Climate
The dry, dusty wind that blows into Nigeria from the Sahara between November and February is the
Answer: C. The north-east trade wind brings the harmattan.
10.
Rocks
Limestone is an example of
Answer: B. Limestone forms from deposited remains of sea creatures.
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Questions in the MyGradePrep bank for each topic.
| Topic | Questions |
|---|---|
| Map reading | 159 |
| Climate | 121 |
| Nigeria | 83 |
| Africa | 75 |
| The earth | 62 |
| Population | 60 |
| World geography | 22 |