WAEC Geography 2007 Question 2

Question 2

Relief and Map Interpretation

Study the map of SERA DISTRICT to answer this question. The feature marked Y – Z is known as

Diagram for this question
  1. A.plateau
  2. B.hanging valley
  3. C.convex slope
  4. D.dip slope.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (convex slope)

Explanation

From Y to Z the contours are close together near the bottom and wider apart near the top, so the slope is steep below and gentle above: convex.