WAEC Geography 1997 Question 6

Question 6

Relief and Map Interpretation

Use the map of ORANGE DISTRICT to answer this question. The highest point above sea level on the map is over

Diagram for this question
  1. A.1,000mm
  2. B.900m
  3. C.800m
  4. D.700m
  5. E.600m
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Answer: B (900m)

Explanation

The innermost closed contour of the central hills is the highest one on the map, so the highest point is over that value (900 m).