Geography Waec 2017 Answers Objective/Essay

Geography 2 (Essay) 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Geography 1(Objective) 4.00 pm. – 5.00pm



Geography Objectives
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Verified Geography Answers

NOTE: ANSWER 4 ONLY QUESTIONS ONLY

1ai)

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
-Advanced technology has has helped in the provision of more efficient farming equipment like tractors,planters to increase the food production
-It has also led to the development of chemicals such as insecticides,pesticides to control pests and diseases
-New crop varieties and animal breeds with early maturity and high yied have been developed
1aii)

IMPROVED MEDICAL CARE -It has promoted excess births over deaths
-It has a good knowledge of the causes of infections and diseases and how to prevent them has lead to increase in population
-Better sanitation which has helped to check outbreak and spread of diseases has led to population increase
1b)
-Relief: Jara is located in lowland with deep volcanic and alluvial plains which favours the cultivation of crops and habitations
-Favourable climate: This area has moderate temperate and abundant rainfall throughout the year and is supported by irrigation for the cultivation of crops -Fertile soil: Jara is blessed with rich volcanic alluvial soils which favours the growth of many crops
-Intensive agriculture:The soil is intensively and continously cultivated because of its fertility for the growth of rice and other crops

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2ai)
URBAN:
-Industrial function
-Commercial function
-Administrative function
RURAL:
-Agricultural function
-Lumbering function
-Fishing function
2b)
-Provision of food:Urban areas depend on rural areas for food stuffs
-Unskilled labour supply:Unskilled labour supply usually come from rural to urban industries
-Medicinal herbs:Medicinal herbs and roots are usually bought from rural to urban areas for phamaceuticals

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3a) i)lack skilled workers and use unskilled workers intensively.
ii)Developing nations are highly dependent on the advanced or developed nations.
iii)Poor funding of industries. iv)Most of their Raw materials are farm produce.
v)They manufacture goods to meet their immediate needs not for export

3B)

Factors Influencing Industrial Location
1. Availability of raw materials: In determining the location of an industry, nearness to sources of raw material is of vital importance.


2. Availability of Labour: Adequate supply of cheap and skilled labour is necessary for and industry. The attraction of an industry towards labour centres depends on the ratio of labour cost to the total cost of production which Weber calls ‘Labour cost of Index’.


3. Proximity to Markets: Access to markets is an important factor which the entrepreneur must take into consideration. Industries producing perishable or bulky commodities which cannot be transported over long distance are generally located in close proximity to markets. Industries located near the markets could be able to reduce the costs of transport in distributing the finished product as in the case of bread and bakery, ice, tins, cans manufacturing, etc. Accessibility of markets is more important in the case of industries manufacturing consumer goods rather than producer goods.

4. Transport Facilities: Transport facilities, generally, influence the location of industry. The transportation with its three modes, i.e., water, road, and rail collectively plays an important role. So the junction points of water-ways, roadways and railways become humming centres of industrial activity. Further, the modes and rates of transport and transport policy of Government considerably affect the location of industrial units. The heavy concentration of cotton textile industry in Bombay has been due to the cheap and excellent transportation network both in regard to raw materials and markets.

5. Power: Another factor influencing the location of an industry is the availability of cheap power. Water, wind, coal, gas, oil and electricity are the chief sources of power. Both water and wind power were widely sought at sources of power supply before the invention of steam engine. During the nineteenth century, nearness to coal- fields became the principal locating influence on the setting up of new industries, particularly, for heavy industries. With the introduction of other sources of power like electricity, gas, oil, etc. the power factor became more flexible leading to dispersal and decentralization of industries.

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4a)

DRAW A MAP
MAP DESCRIPTION

-fadama plain
-river sokoto
-cross river

4b)

i)presence of unique landforms
ii)presence of unique historical and religious centres
iii)unique environmental condidtion
iv)presence of natural and artificial lake

4c)
i)unstable political factors and government policies
ii)inadequate maintenance of tourist centre
iii)high rate of crime rate in the country
iv)outspread of diseases

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(5a)
DRAW THE GRAPH

(5b)
Movement of goods and services -Movement of people
-Development of tourism
-Opening up new lands and areas
-Generation of revenue


(5c)
-It is very costly to build and maintain railways
-Railway transport is relatively slow in some other areas
-Railway network is generally poor

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Q8b)


1: Poor road network in Africa
2: Poor equipment of tools
3: Political issues among member in Africa




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