Neco Model Questions Vol1 2023 Geography Question 38

Practice objective / multiple choice question 38 from the 2023 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2023 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 38 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2023 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

A longitudinal profile of a river valley is given: point A (up‑stream) is at elevation 250 m, point D (down‑stream) at 150 m, and the horizontal distance AD is 4 km. Mid‑point B lies 1.5 km from A and has elevation 210 m; point C lies 2.5 km from A with elevation 180 m. (i) Calculate the average gradient of the valley floor between A and D as a percentage. (ii) Based on the gradient, state whether the valley is likely youthful (V‑shaped) or mature (U‑shaped).

Answer Options

A. 3.0 % (youthful)
B. 1.8 % (mature)
C. 2.5 % (youthful)
Correct Answer D. 2.5 % (mature)
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
2.5 % (mature)

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2023 Geography Question 38. It is one of the objective questions from the 2023 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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