WAEC Geography Past Questions And Answers (Objective and Theory)
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions
What is the capital city of Australia?
A) Sydney
B) Melbourne
C) Canberra
D) Brisbane
Answer: C) Canberra
Which river is the longest in the world?
A) Nile
B) Amazon
C) Yangtze
D) Mississippi
Answer: A) Nile
In which continent is the Sahara Desert located?
A) Asia
B) Africa
C) South America
D) Europe
Answer: B) Africa
What is the highest mountain in North America?
A) Mount Kilimanjaro
B) Denali (Mount McKinley)
C) Mount Elbrus
D) Pico de Orizaba
Answer: B) Denali (Mount McKinley)
Which ocean is the largest by surface area?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Southern Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean
Answer: D) Pacific Ocean
What is the capital of Japan?
A) Beijing
B) Tokyo
C) Seoul
D) Bangkok
Answer: B) Tokyo
Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?
A) China
B) Japan
C) South Korea
D) Vietnam
Answer: B) Japan
What is the smallest country in the world by land area?
A) Monaco
B) Vatican City
C) Nauru
D) San Marino
Answer: B) Vatican City
Through which continent does the Prime Meridian pass?
A) Asia
B) Europe
C) North America
D) Africa
Answer: D) Africa
Which mountain range separates Europe and Asia?
A) Andes
B) Himalayas
C) Ural Mountains
D) Rocky Mountains
Answer: C) Ural Mountains
What is the largest island in the Caribbean Sea?
A) Jamaica
B) Cuba
C) Puerto Rico
D) Hispaniola
Answer: B) Cuba
Which river is known as the “Mother of Rivers”?
A) Ganges
B) Nile
C) Amazon
D) Yangtze
Answer: A) Ganges
In which country would you find the Great Barrier Reef?
A) Australia
B) Brazil
C) Mexico
D) Thailand
Answer: A) Australia
Which two countries share the longest international border?
A) USA and Canada
B) Russia and China
C) Brazil and Argentina
D) India and Pakistan
Answer: A) USA and Canada
What is the currency of South Africa?
A) Rand
B) Peso
C) Baht
D) Real
Answer: A) Rand
Which African country is known as the “Pearl of Africa”?
A) Kenya
B) Uganda
C) Tanzania
D) Rwanda
Answer: B) Uganda
What is the highest waterfall in the world?
A) Victoria Falls
B) Angel Falls
C) Iguazu Falls
D) Niagara Falls
Answer: B) Angel Falls
Which desert is often called the “Roof of the World”?
A) Gobi Desert
B) Atacama Desert
C) Tibetan Plateau
D) Kalahari Desert
Answer: C) Tibetan Plateau
Which European city is divided by the Danube River?
A) Budapest
B) Vienna
C) Prague
D) Belgrade
Answer: A) Budapest
What is the largest lake in Africa?
A) Lake Malawi
B) Lake Tanganyika
C) Lake Victoria
D) Lake Chad
Answer: C) Lake Victoria
Section B: Theory Questions and Answers
Question: Explain the concept of plate tectonics.
Answer: Plate tectonics is the theory that Earth’s lithosphere is divided into large, rigid plates that move over the underlying, more fluid asthenosphere, causing earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountain ranges.
Question: What is climate change, and what are its primary causes?
Answer: Climate change refers to long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions on Earth. Primary causes include human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.
Question: Define the term “biodiversity” and explain its importance.
Answer: Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth, including the diversity of species, ecosystems, and genetic diversity within species. It is important for ecological balance, resilience, and providing ecosystem services essential for human well-being.
Question: Describe the water cycle and its role in Earth’s ecosystems.
Answer: The water cycle involves the continuous movement of water between the atmosphere, land, and oceans through processes like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff. It plays a crucial role in sustaining life and shaping ecosystems.
Question: What are the factors influencing population distribution around the world?
Answer: Population distribution is influenced by factors such as climate, topography, water availability, economic opportunities, and historical factors. Regions with favorable conditions tend to have higher population densities.
