Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Geography Question 18

Practice objective / multiple choice question 18 from the 2017 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 18 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2017 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

After a volcanic eruption, a 100‑unit area undergoes primary succession. Pioneer species colonise bare ground at 5 % of the remaining bare area each year until they occupy 40 % of the total area. Thereafter, secondary species replace pioneer vegetation at a rate of 10 % of the existing pioneer area per year. How many years from the start of succession will it take for secondary species to cover at least 30 % of the total area?

Answer Options

A. 30
B. 18
Correct Answer C. 22
D. 24
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
22

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Geography Question 18. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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