2013 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 2013 JAMB GEOGRAPHY PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 1. Which Question Paper Type of Geography is given to you? a) Type D b) Type I c) Type B d) Type U The question refers to the type of question paper. “Type D” is specified as correct, so identifying the paper type is necessary. 2 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 2. USE THE IMAGE ABOVE TO ANSWER QUESTION 2 TO 5 The likely occupation of the people in the area is a) Market gardening b) Lumbering c) Mineral mining d) Farming “Farming” is common in areas with fertile land, and it’s a major occupation. Other options are less likely in typical rural settings. 3 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 3. River Yoo flows towards the a) East b) West c) Southwest d) Southeast The correct answer, “west,” indicates the river’s directional flow, usually determined by the geographical map provided. 4 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 4. The bearing of Jodo from Joyo is a) 270° b) 280° c) 315° d) 340° The bearing indicates a specific angle; 340° is most accurate based on the map features given. 5 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 5. If the map is enlarged twice, the new scale would be a) 1:50,000 b) 1:100,000 c) 1:125,000 d) 1:250,000 Doubling the map size changes the scale. “1:100,000” accurately reflects a doubling of the original scale. 6 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 6. The annual range of temperature of Delhi is a) 15°C b) 19°C c) 20°C d) 35°C The temperature range calculation is based on the graph data. “20°C” represents the correct annual variation in temperature. 7 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 7. USE THIS IMAGE TO ANSWER QUESTION 6 AND 7 The climate can be described as a) Equatorial climate b) Tropical monsoon climate c) Tropical marine climate d) Equatorial monsoon climate “Tropical monsoon climate” is indicated by Delhi’s temperature and rainfall pattern. 8 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 8. The principle of a closed traverse is that a) Compass read and checked with back bearings b) Compass read and forward bearings c) Compass read and plotted as check d) Compass read and turned back In closed traverse, readings are taken and checked at each point; option “A” represents the most accurate method. 9 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 9. The equatorial circumference of the earth is a) 20084 km b) 30084 km c) 40084 km d) 60084 km “40084 km” is the approximate circumference of Earth at the equator, based on geographical standards. 10 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 10. Which of the following rocks is suitable for construction of roads and buildings? a) Limestone b) Basalt c) Granite d) Graphite “Granite” is commonly used in construction due to its durability and availability. Other options are less suitable. 11 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 11. Mountains formed as a result of compressional forces are known as a) Block Mountains b) Fold Mountains c) Residual Mountains d) Volcanic Mountains “Fold Mountains” result from compression, where tectonic plates push upwards, forming mountain ranges. 12 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 12. The features marked X is a) Waterfall b) Plunge pool c) Eroded debris d) Bedrock The correct answer, “plunge pool,” indicates a deep pool created by water erosion from a waterfall. 13 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 13. The feature marked Q is a) Parent material b) Soft rock c) Hard rock d) Erratic rock “Hard rock” refers to a resistant rock layer often found in such features. Other options are less relevant. 14 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 14. The Mediterranean sea has higher salinity than the oceans because a) Surrounding soils are salty b) Low rainfall in region c) High temperature d) Dead animal fossils “High temperature” causes increased evaporation, raising salinity levels. Low rainfall adds to this effect. 15 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 15. Sun-dial is used for recording the a) Amount of sunshine b) Duration of sunshine c) Position of the sun d) Intensity of sunshine “Duration of sunshine” is tracked with a sundial by measuring sun exposure over time. 16 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 16. The actual amount of water vapor present in the air, expressed in grams per cubic meter, is a) Humidity b) Actual humidity c) Relative humidity d) Absolute humidity “Absolute humidity” measures water vapor in the air, differing from relative humidity, which is a percentage. 17 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 17. Pine, fir, larch, and spruce are commonly found in a) Deciduous forest b) Equatorial forest c) Coniferous forest d) Mangrove forest These species are typical of “coniferous forests,” which thrive in cold climates. Other forest types have different dominant flora. 18 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 18. The major components of soil are a) Organic matter, texture, structure, air b) Texture, organic matter, water, air c) Water, air, mineral, organic matter d) Water, texture, nutrients, mineral Soil is composed of “water, air, mineral, and organic matter,” essential for plant growth and structure. 19 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 19. Soil-forming process in hot, humid tropics with high rainfall and temperatures is known as a) Laterization b) Podzolization c) Calcification d) Salinization “Laterization” occurs in tropical climates where intense rainfall leaches nutrients. 20 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 20. An example of an atmospheric resource is a) Water b) Coal c) Tin d) Petroleum “Water” as vapor is part of the atmosphere, while other options are mineral resources. 21 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 21. Igneous rocks are differentiated from sedimentary rocks by their a) Appearance and origin b) Shape and size c) Density and appearance d) Area and density “Appearance and origin” are defining characteristics, as igneous rocks form from cooled magma, unlike sedimentary rocks. 22 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 22. The massive removal of trees without replacement is referred to as a) Afforestation b) Deforestation c) Bush clearing d) Bush burning “Deforestation” denotes large-scale tree clearing, often causing environmental degradation. 23 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 23. The total population of a country can be obtained from its a) Sample survey b) Birth rate c) Birth and death rates d) National Census “National Census” provides a complete population count, unlike sample surveys. 24 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 24. The most significant way to identify ecosystem components is through a) Reciprocal inter-relationship b) Independent inter-relationship c) Complexity d) Adaptation “Reciprocal inter-relationship” describes ecosystems, where elements depend on each other. 25 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 25. The major factor affecting Africa’s population growth in pre-colonial times was a) Inter-tribal wars b) Famine c) Epidemics d) Natural hazards “Inter-tribal wars” affected populations significantly by causing displacement and deaths. 26 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 26. The term that relates population size to land is a) Census b) Density c) Intensity d) Demography “Density” refers to the population relative to land area, unlike other demographic terms. 27 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 27. Problems of unemployment, housing, and traffic are associated with a) Slums b) Urbanization c) Industrialization d) Political disturbances “Urbanization” often leads to overcrowding and resource strain, unlike slums or other issues. 28 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 28. Rural settlements support urban centers by providing a) Road b) Transport c) Labor d) Capital “Labor” is a key rural contribution to urban economies, supplying workforce for industries. 29 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 29. Settlements along communication routes are likely to be a) Oval b) Linear c) Nucleated d) Dispersed “Linear” settlements often follow roads, rivers, or railways, forming extended lines. 30 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 30. Road transportation’s greatest advantage over other modes is its a) Cheaper b) More flexible c) Less risky d) Faster “Flexibility” allows for diverse route options and point-to-point transport, unlike other modes. 31 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 31. The best breeds of dairy cattle can be found in a) South America b) Asia c) Australia d) Europe “Europe” has long-established dairy practices and favorable climate for high-quality breeds. 32 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 32. Mixed farming’s greatest benefit is that a) Very cheap to practice b) Animals produce manure for crops c) Combines crop and animal husbandry d) Animals feed from crop farming “Combining crop and animal husbandry” is advantageous as animals contribute manure for crops. 33 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 33. The busiest and most important world shipping route is the a) South Atlantic route b) Cape route c) North Atlantic route d) Panama Canal route The “North Atlantic route” connects major economic zones, enhancing trade significantly. 34 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 34. Major rubber-producing countries include a) Malaysia, Liberia, Indonesia b) Indonesia, Malaysia, Zimbabwe c) Malaysia, Niger, Liberia d) South Africa, Liberia, China “Malaysia, Liberia, Indonesia” are known for rubber due to climate and soil conditions favorable to rubber trees. 35 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 35. The greatest industrial areas of the world are a) Africa and the Caribbean b) Ruhr industrial region, South Africa c) Western Europe, USA d) Japan, Australia “Western Europe and the USA” lead industrial output, with resources, infrastructure, and technology. 36 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 36. The Obudu Plateau is noted for its a) Tsetsefly infestation b) Hot climate c) Cattle ranch d) Waterfalls “Cattle ranch” is notable in Obudu Plateau, a high-altitude area suitable for ranching activities. 37 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 37. Livestock rearing in Nigeria is mainly the occupation of a) Small-holder farmers b) Sedentary rearers c) Large-scale farmers d) Nomadic herders “Nomadic herders” practice transhumance, moving with animals seasonally. 38 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 38. The highest concentration of industries in Nigeria is found in a) Kano b) Lagos c) Kaduna d) Port-Harcourt “Lagos” is Nigeria’s industrial hub, attracting various businesses and industries. 39 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 39. The location of the cement industry in Ewekoro, Nigeria is influenced by a) Nearness to water source b) Adequate transportation facilities c) Nearness to raw materials d) Government policy “Proximity to raw materials,” such as limestone, is crucial for cement production efficiency. 40 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 40. The soil type found in the area marked S is a) Sandy soil b) Laterite soil c) Alluvial soil d) Loamy soil “Alluvial soil” is common in river valleys, providing rich sediment for agriculture. 41 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 41. The area marked S is known for a) Shifting cultivation b) Intensive subsistence c) Hunting and fishing d) Nomadic herding “Nomadic herding” refers to seasonal animal migration, often in sparsely populated regions. 42 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 42. The area marked T is rich in a) Coal b) Tin c) Iron ore d) Limestone “Limestone” deposits are typical in certain geological formations, useful for cement production. 43 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 43. The wind responsible for Nigeria’s dry season is a) Tropical maritime airmass b) Tropical continental airmass c) Equatorial easterlies d) Harmattan “Tropical continental airmass” brings dry conditions, unlike maritime influences. 44 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 44. The area marked K represents what type of vegetation? a) Savannah b) Tropical rainforest c) Desert d) Warm temperate forest “Tropical rainforest” aligns with lush, dense vegetation typical of the region marked. 45 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 45. The group known for nomadic grazing is the a) Masai of Kenya b) Akans of Ghana c) Hausas of Nigeria d) Arabs of Algeria “Masai of Kenya” practice traditional nomadic grazing with their cattle. 46 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 46. The country with gold as its major foreign exchange earner is a) Nigeria b) Tanzania c) Niger d) South Africa “South Africa” is renowned for gold mining, a major economic contributor. 47 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 47. The largest country in West Africa is a) Mali b) Niger c) Mauritania d) Nigeria “Niger” is the largest in terms of land area among West African countries. 48 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 48. The area marked P is a) Zambia b) Swaziland c) Lesotho d) Botswana “Botswana” is geographically represented, known for diamond mining. 49 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 49. The area marked Q is best known for mining of a) Lead b) Uranium c) Zinc d) Platinum “Lead” is commonly mined in this region, making it economically significant. 50 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2013 50. An example of an inland drainage river is a) River Hadejia b) River Nile c) River Senegal d) River Volta “River Hadejia” flows within land areas and doesn’t reach the ocean. 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