Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 Geography Question 21

Practice objective / multiple choice question 21 from the 2021 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 21 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2021 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

In a region, a river flows over a resistant sandstone forming a waterfall. Downstream, the river enters a softer shale and erodes vertically at an average rate of 0.5 mm per year. The waterfall formed 10 000 years ago. Assuming the erosion rate has remained constant, what is the approximate depth of the gorge that has developed downstream of the waterfall?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. 5
B. 10
C. 2
D. 0.5
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
5

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 Geography Question 21. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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