Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Geography Question 3

Practice objective / multiple choice question 3 from the 2022 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 3 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2022 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

River X descends 300 m over a length of 120 km before joining the main river. (a) Compute the average gradient of the river in metres per kilometre. (b) Based on the gradient, identify the dominant erosional feature that is likely to develop in the river valley.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Gradient = 2.5 m km⁻¹; dominant feature = wide floodplain formed by lateral erosion
B. Gradient = 3.0 m km⁻¹; dominant feature = incised meander belt due to moderate erosion
C. Gradient = 2.0 m km⁻¹; dominant feature = narrow V-shaped valley formed by vertical erosion
D. Gradient = 2.8 m km⁻¹; dominant feature = braided river channel with frequent bar formation
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Gradient = 2.5 m km⁻¹; dominant feature = wide floodplain formed by lateral erosion

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Geography Question 3. It is one of the objective questions from the 2022 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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