The following are components of the hydrological cycle: (i) Soil Moisture (ii) Precipitation (iii) Runoff (iv) Ground Water Which of the combinations represents only stores in the hydrological cycle?

Here are the answers to the geography questions from the image:

Question 2: An area with closely spaced contour lines indicates:
Closely spaced contour lines on a map signify a rapid change in elevation over a short distance.
The correct answer is A. Steep slope.

Question 3: A six figure grid reference gives:
A six-figure grid reference provides a precise location for a specific point on a map.
The correct answer is A. The exact location of a feature.

Question 4: The presence of residence on a map is an indication of:
Residences are buildings where people live, which are components of human settlements.
The correct answer is D. Settlement land use.

Question 5: Study the following land uses on a landscape and answer question 5.

(i) Sand Pit (ii) Caravan Site (iii) Police Station (iv) View Point (v) Parking.
Which of the combinations of land uses indicates the tourist services of the settlement?
Tourist services cater to visitors. A caravan site provides accommodation, a view point is an attraction, and parking is essential for visitors.
The correct answer is C. ii, iv, and v.

Question 6: The most convincing proof for the shape of the earth is:
The ability to travel continuously around the Earth and return to the starting point provides direct evidence of its spherical shape.
The correct answer is B. Circumnavigation.

Question 7: Russia and the USA have more than one time zone because they:
Countries that span a wide range of longitudes require multiple time zones to account for the Earth's rotation.
The correct answer is B. Spread across more than $15^\circ$ of longitudes.

Question 8: During the revolution of the earth (on its orbit), the date $21^\text{st}$ March indicates:
March 21st marks the vernal (spring) equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, when day and night are approximately equal in length.
The correct answer is B. Spring Equinox.

Question 9: The following are components of the hydrological cycle:

(i) Soil Moisture (ii) Precipitation (iii) Runoff (iv) Ground Water
Which of the combinations represents only stores in the hydrological cycle?
Stores are places where water is held. Soil moisture and groundwater are examples of water stores. Precipitation and runoff are processes.
The correct answer is C. i and iv.

Question 10: The lateral movement of water within the zone of permanent saturation and rocks is called:
This refers to the horizontal movement of groundwater within the saturated zone, which often contributes to streamflow.
The correct answer is B. Base flow.

Question 11: The stratosphere is an important layer of the atmosphere because:
The stratosphere contains the ozone layer, which absorbs most of the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
The correct answer is C. Ultraviolet rays are absorbed there.

Question 12: Rainfall is measured with a rain gauge and recorded in millimetres while cloud cover is:
Cloud cover is typically estimated visually and expressed in oktas, which represent eighths of the sky covered by clouds.
The correct answer is A. Measured by eye observation and recorded in oktas.

Question 13: The process by which all forms of condensation fall back to the earth surface is:
When condensed water vapor falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, it is known as precipitation.
The correct answer is C. Precipitation.

Question 14: The prevailing wind blowing over Cameroon that is associated with the rainy season is:
In West Africa, including Cameroon, the rainy season is primarily influenced by the moist South-West Monsoon winds.
The correct answer is C. The monsoon.

Question 15: Inland areas have high diurnal temperature ranges because of:
Inland areas, far from the moderating influence of large water bodies, experience greater temperature extremes between day and night due to continentality.
The correct answer is B. Continentality.

Question 16: Mountains modify climate in that as height increases:
As altitude increases, atmospheric pressure decreases, and temperature generally falls.
The correct answer is A. Pressure reduces.

Question 17: One importance of waste management are:
Effective waste management is crucial for protecting the environment from pollution and degradation.
The correct answer is B. Environmental protection.