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Question 34: Which pair is made up of ONLY heavy industries? The correct answer is D. Metallurgical and Petrochemical. These industries are characterized by large capital investment, extensive infrastructure, and the processing of heavy or bulky raw materials.
Question 35: The level of industrialization in Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs) can be improved by: The correct answer is A. Processing primary products. By processing their raw materials into finished or semi-finished goods, LEDCs can add value, create jobs, and reduce reliance on exporting unprocessed commodities.
Question 36: According to Alfred Weber, it will be cheaper to locate the brewery industry: The correct answer is C. Near the market. Breweries produce a bulky and perishable product (beer) from relatively less bulky raw materials. Transporting the finished product is more expensive than transporting the raw materials, making a market-oriented location more cost-effective.
Question 37: Which is the most suitable means of carrying heavy and bulky goods over long distances? The correct answer is B. Water transport. Shipping by sea or inland waterways is generally the most cost-effective method for transporting very heavy and bulky goods over long distances.
Question 38: It involves the buying and selling of a greater quantity and variety of goods over long distances within the same country. This refers to: The correct answer is D. Inter-regional trade. This describes trade between different regions within the same country, often over significant distances.
Question 39: A factor that has led to the growth of world tourism is: The correct answer is B. Paid holidays for full-time employees. Increased leisure time and disposable income, often facilitated by paid holidays, allow more people to travel, boosting the tourism industry.
Question 40: Which of the following is an importance of Globalization? The correct answer is A. Enhanced product quality. Increased global competition often forces companies to innovate and improve the quality of their products to remain competitive in the international market.
Question 41: Select the pair that gives only the dependent age groups of a population. The correct answer is C. Adolescent and Aged. Dependent age groups typically include those under 15 (infants, children, adolescents) and those over 65 (aged), who rely on the working-age population for support.
Question 42: Which of the following aspects is NOT considered when calculating population growth? The correct answer is B. Age-sex composition. Population growth is primarily determined by births, deaths, immigration, and emigration. Age-sex composition describes the structure of a population but is not a direct component of the growth rate calculation itself.
Question 43: The location of a settlement on a geographical site that describes Settlement. The correct answer is A. Site. The site refers to the actual physical characteristics of the land on which a settlement is built, such as its topography, water availability, and natural features.
Question 44: Identify the answer with the correct urban problems to its solution. The correct answer is A. Urban sprawl-Green belt. Green belts are designated areas of undeveloped land around urban areas, intended to limit outward expansion (urban sprawl) and preserve natural spaces.
Question 45: Which of the following will cause air and noise pollution? The correct answer is A. Automobiles. Vehicles are a major source of both air pollution (from exhaust emissions) and noise pollution (from engines, horns, and traffic).
Question 46: An example of a purely land irrigation scheme is: The correct answer is B. Gezira project in Sudan. The Gezira Scheme is a large-scale agricultural project in Sudan that relies on irrigation from the Blue Nile to cultivate crops like cotton.
Question 47: Which pair gives the source of river Sanaga and the drainage basin in which it flows? The correct answer is A. Adamawa highland and Atlantic Ocean. The Sanaga River, a major river in Cameroon, originates in the Adamawa Plateau and flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
Question 48: The following are examples of Zonal soils EXCEPT: The correct answer is D. Volcanic soils. Zonal soils are mature soils whose characteristics are primarily determined by climate and vegetation. Volcanic soils (Andisols) are considered intrazonal because their properties are strongly influenced by the parent material (volcanic ash) rather than climate alone.
Question 49: Douala is located on the shore of River Wouri estuary. This describes the: The correct answer is C. Site of Douala. The site refers to the specific physical location of a settlement, including its immediate geographical features like being on an estuary.
Question 50: Which of the following is a cause of food waste in Cameroon? The correct answer is B. Random buying. Purchasing food without proper planning or in excessive quantities can lead to spoilage and waste if it's not consumed before it expires.
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Question 34: Which pair is made up of ONLY heavy industries? The correct answer is D.
This economics question tests your understanding of economic models and analysis. The step-by-step answer below applies the relevant framework and explains the reasoning.