2010 JAMB GEOGRAPHY PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Leave a Comment / Jamb Geography / By Jamb Tutor Report a question What’s wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. 0% 0 votes, 0 avg Created by Jamb TutorJamb Geography 2010 JAMB GEOGRAPHY PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 1. INSTRUCTIONS: USE THIS MAP TO ANSWER QUESTION 1 TO 5. The area likely to experience seasonal flooding lies… a) Above 120-metre contour b) Between 105-120-metre contours c) Between 105-135-metre contours d) Below 105-metre contour Areas below the 105-meter contour are more susceptible to seasonal flooding due to lower elevation. Higher elevations above 120 meters are generally less prone to flooding… 2 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 2. Kondo is situated mainly on a… a) Hill b) Scarp c) Pass d) Gap A pass is a natural route through mountains or hills, typically allowing easier travel, unlike hills or gaps which represent isolated elevations or spaces. Kondo is primarily on a pass… 3 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 3. The slope East of Parko-Gbo Road is… a) Convex b) Gentle c) Concave d) Steep A concave slope typically represents a steep decline that eases out toward the bottom. Other options such as gentle or steep slopes lack this distinct shape… 4 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 4. Abag and Lobodo are most likely to be… a) Educational settlements b) Mining settlements c) Commercial settlements d) Industrial settlements Mining settlements often develop around resource-rich areas, whereas commercial or educational settlements are generally in areas with businesses or educational institutions… 5 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 5. The total length of the railway line is approximately… a) 11.5 km b) 9.5 km c) 12.5 km d) 10.5 km Measuring the railway line on a map with a scale reveals it to be about 10.5 km. Smaller measurements underestimate the actual mapped distance… 6 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 6. USE THIS IMAGE TO ANSWER QUESTION 6 AND 7 The textural class that can hold the greatest amount of moisture is… a) Sand loam b) Sand c) Clay d) Clay loam Clay has a high moisture retention capacity due to its fine particle size, unlike sand or sandy loam which drain water more easily… 7 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 7. The amount of moisture retained by clay loam soil is approximately… a) 150 mm b) 50 mm c) 200 mm d) 100 mm Clay loam soil retains around 100 mm of moisture, as it combines clay’s retention with loam’s moderate drainage. Sand retains far less moisture… 8 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 8. Ranging poles are important in chain and prismatic compass surveys to determine… a) Adjustment to correct closure error b) Total length of offsets c) Length of baseline d) Three points along straight line Ranging poles help align three points in a straight line for accurate measurements, unlike tools that measure lengths or offsets… 9 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 9. A slope is said to be even when the contours are… a) Equally spaced b) Concentric c) Closely spaced d) Irregularly spaced Equally spaced contours indicate an even slope, as spacing shows a consistent incline, unlike irregular or closely spaced contours… 10 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 10. Chemical weathering in tropical Africa creates domed rock outcroppings called… a) Volcanic rocks b) Escarpments c) Scarp d) Inselbergs Inselbergs are dome-shaped rock formations formed by chemical weathering, unlike escarpments or volcanic rocks associated with different processes… 11 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 11. USE THIS IMAGE TO ANSWER TO QUESTION 11 AND 12 Which of the following ethnic groups is mainly found in the area marked I? a) The Ijaw b) The Kanuri c) The Tiv d) The Yoruba The Tiv ethnic group primarily resides in the area marked I, particularly around Makurdi. Other groups like the Ijaw and Yoruba are from other regions… 12 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 12. The major export crop cultivated in the area marked III is… a) Groundnut b) Cocoa c) Rubber d) Sugarcane Groundnut is a significant crop in North-Central Nigeria, unlike cocoa or sugarcane which are more common in the southern regions… 13 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 13. The greatest volcanic regions of Africa are found in… a) Sudan and Ethiopia b) The Maghrib c) Kenya and Tanzania d) The Cameroons Kenya and Tanzania are known for significant volcanic activity, especially around the East African Rift Valley. Other regions have minimal volcanic features… 14 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 14. The South West of Nigeria is a major destination for internal migrants because the area is… a) Highly urbanized and has many industries b) Close to the coast and has many industries c) Petroleum resources and political stability d) Agriculturally rich with good climate This area is highly urbanized with numerous industries, attracting migrants for job opportunities and urban facilities, unlike agriculturally rich areas… 15 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 15. The narrow neck of water separating Africa from Europe in the North-West is the… a) Cape of Good Hope b) Suez Canal c) Strait of Gibraltar d) Canary Islands The Strait of Gibraltar is the narrow waterway between Africa and Europe, unlike the Suez Canal which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea… 16 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 16. The highest peak in Nigeria can be found on the… a) Oban Hills b) Western Uplands c) Adamawa Highlands d) Jos Plateau The Adamawa Highlands contain Nigeria’s highest peak, with elevations up to 2,000 meters, unlike lower regions like the Jos Plateau… 17 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 17. The exploitation of timber in equatorial Africa causes… a) Soil erosion b) Environmental pollution c) Less rainfall runoff d) High cost of forest products Timber harvesting leads to soil erosion by removing tree cover that stabilizes soil. It can also cause environmental issues, but not reduced runoff… 18 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 18. One of the areas noted for paddy rice production in Nigeria is… a) Enugu Scarpland b) Obudu Plateau c) Badeggi d) Kaduna Badeggi, located in the Niger River Valley, is ideal for rice production, unlike upland regions like the Obudu Plateau… 19 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 19. An example of an intensive farming system in Nigeria is… a) Pastoral farming b) Crop rotation c) Market gardening d) Mixed farming Market gardening involves cultivating high-value crops in limited space, typical of urban areas, unlike extensive systems like pastoral farming… 20 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 20. A major gold mining center in South Africa is… a) Kimberley b) Kuruman c) Newcastle d) Klerksdorp Klerksdorp is renowned for gold mining, while Kimberley is better known for diamonds… 21 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 21. The ocean current that affects the climate of the Atlantic coast from South Africa to Southern Angola is… a) Mozambique b) Benguela c) Canary d) South Equatorial The Benguela Current, a cold ocean current, significantly impacts the coastal climate, unlike the Mozambique or Canary currents… 22 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 22. A country that is connected to Nigeria’s electricity grid is… a) Cote d'Ivoire b) Ghana c) Mauritania d) Niger Republic Niger Republic shares an electrical grid with Nigeria, especially in the northern regions. Ghana and others are not connected directly… 23 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 23. The highlands of East Africa attract settlers because of their… a) Agricultural potentials b) Good transportation network c) Educational potentials d) Tourist potentials Agricultural potentials, such as fertile soil for coffee and tea, attract settlers, unlike transport networks which are secondary factors… 24 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 24. The soil type predominant in the Niger-Benue trough is… a) Sandy b) Clayey c) Alluvial d) Loamy Alluvial soil, formed from river sediments, is typical in the Niger-Benue area. Sandy soils are less common due to sediment deposition… 25 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 25. The structure marked Y is a… a) Sill b) Batholith c) Hill d) Lopolith A batholith is a large igneous rock formation found underground, distinct from smaller structures like sills or hills… 26 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 26. The structure marked X is a… a) Ridge b) Laccolith c) Vent d) Dyke A laccolith is a dome-shaped igneous intrusion, unlike a ridge or dyke, which have different formations… 27 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 27. An example of an argillaceous rock is… a) Chalk b) Coal c) Graphite d) Shale Shale is an argillaceous rock, formed from clay or silt, unlike chalk or graphite which have different compositions… 28 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 28. In the broadest sense, the two major types of ecosystems are… a) Terrestrial and arboreal b) Aquatic and vegetal c) Terrestrial and aquatic d) Aquatic and arboreal Terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems encompass all major environments. Arboreal ecosystems are subsets, specific to trees… 29 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 29. The rock type whose principal constituents can be seen without magnification is… a) Limestone b) Basalt c) Sandstone d) Granite Granite has visible crystals without magnification, unlike fine-grained rocks like basalt or limestone… 30 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 30. A doline is associated with a… a) Marine platform b) Granitic upland c) Karst valley d) Rocky desert A doline, a type of sinkhole, forms in karst landscapes, unlike marine platforms or desert landforms… 31 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 31. The two potent human factors that destabilize ecosystems are… a) Afforestation and logging b) Monocropping and reforestation c) Deforestation and mining d) Monocropping and mining Deforestation and mining have major ecological impacts, unlike afforestation which typically stabilizes ecosystems… 32 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 32. The weight of water vapor contained in a given volume of air is referred to as… a) Absolute humidity b) Specific humidity c) Relative humidity d) Vapor pressure Absolute humidity measures the total water vapor in air, unlike relative humidity which compares it to the maximum possible amount… 33 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 33. A piece of evidence confirming that the Earth is spherical is the… a) Standard time b) Solar system c) Earth's orbit d) Moon's eclipse A lunar eclipse shows Earth’s shadow, providing evidence of its spherical shape. Concepts like time zones only infer Earth’s rotation… 34 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 34. Soil texture is primarily determined by… a) Profile horizons b) Major components c) Particle sizes d) Nutrient status Particle size defines soil texture, distinguishing fine clay from coarse sand, unlike nutrient content which affects fertility but not texture… 35 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 35. The primary causes of ocean currents are… a) Differential algae development b) Differential salinity and temperature variation c) Variation in evaporation d) Location of settlements Salinity and temperature differences drive ocean currents, causing warmer, lighter water to move towards colder regions… 36 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 36. Soil conservation is achieved through… a) Mulching, terrace farming and tree-felling b) Sensible tillage, tree-felling and bush burning c) Scientific farming, crop rotation and bush burning d) Sensible tillage, crop rotation and mulching Techniques like mulching, crop rotation, and sensible tillage preserve soil, while tree felling leads to degradation… 37 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 37. The Sudan Savanna vegetation is associated with the… a) Tropical monsoon b) Sub-tropical dry summer c) Hot semi-desert d) Tropical dry and wet climate The tropical dry and wet climate supports Sudan Savanna vegetation, as the seasonal variation fosters grassland growth… 38 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 38. A weather element controlled mainly by latitude is… a) Temperature b) Humidity c) Rainfall d) Cloud cover Temperature correlates with latitude, as regions near the equator are warmer than polar areas. Humidity and rainfall are influenced by other factors… 39 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 39. Which of the following is crucial for plant existence? a) Metal scraps b) Industrial effluent c) Carbon (IV) oxide d) Carbon (II) oxide Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is essential for photosynthesis, unlike carbon monoxide, which is toxic to plants… 40 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 40. A major characteristic of an urban settlement is that it is… a) Industrialized b) Limited in function c) Homogeneous d) Heterogeneous Urban areas are heterogeneous, housing diverse groups, while smaller or rural settlements may be more homogeneous… 41 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 41. Which of the following is likely to be found in an oasis in the Sahara Desert? a) Raffia palm b) Oil palm c) Date palm d) Dum palm Date palms thrive in oases, providing shade and food, unlike oil palms which require more humidity… 42 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 42. Birth and death rates are often stated as the number of cases per… a) 1,000 per year b) 1,000,000 per year c) 10 per year d) 100 per year Rates are commonly measured per 1,000 per year, which allows for standard population comparisons… 43 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 43. Weber’s Theory of Industrial Location was based on… a) Nearness to market b) Nearness to raw materials c) Nearness to source of power d) Least transport cost Weber’s theory suggests industries locate to minimize transport costs, balancing raw material and market distances… 44 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 44. A poor settlement on the edge of a city is known as a… a) Shanty town b) Ghetto c) New town d) Slum A shanty town typically forms on urban outskirts, often due to informal housing without proper infrastructure, unlike ghettos… 45 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 45. A desert country with a high population density supported by irrigation is… a) Kuwait b) Sudan c) Namibia d) Egypt Egypt’s population benefits from extensive irrigation along the Nile, unlike Namibia, which has limited arable land… 46 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 46. The speed and capacity of a train are influenced by the… a) Length of railway line b) Edge of railway line c) Width of railway gauge d) Depth of railway line Railway gauge width affects train stability and speed, with narrow gauges limiting capacity… 47 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 47. The approximate annual population increase from 1990 to 2005 in the given population data is… a) 650,381 b) 700,381 c) 750,381 d) 800,381 The increase from 46,850,112 to 58,855,827 over 15 years is about 800,381 per year, derived from total growth divided by years… 48 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 48. Which of the following settlements is influenced by a water body? a) Lagos, Lokoja, and Baga b) Warri, Jos, and Yola c) Kano, Port Harcourt, and Enugu d) Benin, Sokoto, and Calabar Lagos, Lokoja, and Baga are all near water bodies, providing transportation and trade benefits… 49 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 49. Which of the following factors may lead to an area being densely populated? a) High plateaux b) Lowland plains c) Rugged mountains d) Active volcanoes Lowland plains are easier for building and farming, supporting dense populations, unlike rugged mountains which limit accessibility… 50 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2010 50. The categorization of manufacturing industries as traditional crafts and factory industry is based on… a) Nature of final product b) Labour intensity c) Form of technology d) Capital intensity Technology differences define these categories, with traditional crafts using manual methods and factory industry relying on mechanization… Your score is The average score is 0% LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte 0% Restart quiz Anonymous feedback Send feedback
