Neco 2024 Geography Question 43

Practice objective / multiple choice question 43 from the 2024 Neco Geography examination.

Neco 2024 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 43 NECO • 2024 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

River Z originates at an elevation of \(800\) m above sea level and flows to its mouth at \(200\) m above sea level. The horizontal distance between source and mouth is \(40\) km. The valley cross‑section shows a V‑shaped profile that widens from a width of \(200\) m near the source to \(800\) m near the mouth. (a) Calculate the average gradient of the river in metres per kilometre. (b) Based on the gradient and the valley shape, state whether the river is in the youthful or mature stage of development.

Answer Options

A. Average gradient = 12 m\/km; mature stage
B. Average gradient = 20 m\/km; youthful stage
Correct Answer C. Average gradient = 15 m/km; youthful stage
D. Average gradient = 15 m\/km; mature stage
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Average gradient = 15 m/km; youthful stage

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This is Neco 2024 Geography Question 43. It is one of the objective questions from the 2024 Neco Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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