WAEC Geography 2008 Question 6

Question 6

Relief and Map Interpretation

Study the map of IDUMUEGBU DISTRICT to answer this question. The highest contour line on the map is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.500 m
  2. B.600 m
  3. C.650 m
  4. D.700 m.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (650 m)

Explanation

The contour labels on the map are 50, 150, 250, 350, 450 and 550 m, so every contour ends in 50. On the hills in the south-east, the rings inside the 450 m line go up to at least 650 m, so the highest contour among the options is 650 m.