WAEC Geography 1995 Question 2

Question 2

Relief and Map Interpretation

Use the map of DOBA DISTRICT to answer this question. The feature running north-south in the central part of the map is best described as a

Diagram for this question
  1. A.conical hill
  2. B.pyramidal peak
  3. C.knoll
  4. D.plateau
  5. E.ridge
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (ridge)

Explanation

The high ground in the centre is long and narrow, with closely spaced contours on both sides, running north to south: that is a ridge.