WAEC Geography 1992 Question 38

Question 38

West Africa and ECOWAS

Which of the following does not contribute to the high cost of building and maintaining roads in West Africa?

  1. A.Swampy coastal areas
  2. B.Numerous rivers to be crossed
  3. C.Mountainous nature of some regions
  4. D.Infertility of some lands
  5. E.Torrential dowpour
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Infertility of some lands)

Explanation

Poor soil fertility affects farming, not road costs.