WAEC Geography 2021 Question 46

Question 46

Settlement

Cities of high population densities develop on plains because they I. act as climatic barriers II. have fertile soils. III. lack heavy rainfall. IV. have terrain with ease of communication.

  1. A.I and II only
  2. B.I and III only
  3. C.I and IV only
  4. D.II and IV only
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (II and IV only)

Explanation

Plains usually have fertile soils and are easy to build roads and railways across, so people concentrate there.