Geography Past Questions and Answers

On a map of scale 1:50 000 with contour interval at 20 meters, two places are 4cm apart and one lies five contour intervals higher than the other.
The Gradient along a straight line between the two places is approximately?

A 1 : 2
B 1 : 20
C 1 : 200
D 1 : 2000

Question 527:

The map of a farm on scale 1 : 50 000 measures 10.2cm by 12.6cm. The actual area of the farm to the nearest km² is?

A 30
B 31
C 32
D 33

Question 528:

A radio message sent from Lagos at 2.pm was received at another location at 7.a.m the same day.
What is the approximate longitudinal position of the location?

A 90Â°E
B 90°W
C 105Â°E
D 105Â°W

Question 529:

Latitudes 66 1/2° North and South of the Equator are important because they?

A Are called the Arctic and Antarctic circles respectively
B Indicate the angle of inclination of the axis of the earth's rotation
C Mark the limits of the polar areas which experience periods of continuous night and daylight
D Mark the equatorward limits of the occurance of precipitation in the form of snow

Question 530:

Entrenched meanders, unpaired alluvial terraces and Knickpoints are features associated with?

A Rejuvenated river valleys
B Emergent coastkands
C Rivers in arid zones
D The middle stage of the cycle erosion