Geography Past Questions and Answers

The table below shows the quantity of yams in kilogram produced by four yam producing states in country X between 2003 and 2006.

state	2003	2004	2005	2006
A	200,000	300,000	400,000	500,000
B	400,000	400,000	500,000	600,000
C	500,000	600,000	700,000	700,000
D	600,000	500,000	400,000	300,000

(a) Draw a comparative I group bar graph to represent the statistics.
(b) State two advantages of using comparative I group bar graphs in showing statistics.
(c) Name one other method that can be used in showing the statistics.

(a) With the aid of labelled diagrams, describe the instruments used to measure rainfall.
(b) Explain how the instruments are used to obtain total annual rainfall.
(c) State any two precautions to be taken in the use of the instruments.

(a) What is a plateau?
(b) List two types of plateaux.
(c) Describe the formation of any one type of plateau listed in (b) above.
(d) Highlight three ways in which plateaux are of importance to man.

(a) Define the term soil.
(b) Outline three functions of soil.
C. Highlight any two negative effects c' man's activities on soil.
(d) Describe any two methods of conserving soil.

Write explanatory notes on the following:
(a) formation of clouds;
(b) relief rainfall.