2016 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 2016 JAMB GEOGRAPHY PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 1. USE THIS IMAGE TO ANSWER QUESTION 1 TO 5 The Oke-Hatis Road passes through the floodable plain of River Haba by means of a) Flyover b) Embankment c) Underground passage d) Road cutting This question is based on geographic engineering features. An “embankment” prevents flooding by raising the road level above the floodplain, while options like “flyover” and “underground passage” are less practical in such terrains. 2 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 2. The length of the secondary road on the map is approximately a) 11.5 km b) 12.5 km c) 13.5 km d) 10.5 km The answer “13.5 km” is calculated using map scale measurements. If the scale is 1 cm to 2 km and the road measures 6.75 cm, the length is 6.75 × 2 = 13.5 km. 3 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 3. The main occupation of the people in the area on the map is most likely to be a) Fishing b) Lumbering c) Mining d) Farming “Farming” is often a primary activity in rural areas with fertile land, as indicated by the map’s features. Options like “mining” and “lumbering” require specific resources not indicated here. 4 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 4. The feature marked Y north of Hatis is a) Ox-bow lake b) Isolated hill c) Depression d) Sand bar “Ox-bow lake” is typical in river bends where water erodes a meander into a separate lake, unlike “isolated hill” or “depression.” 5 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 5. The most prominent feature of River Haba downstream of the bridge is a a) Levee b) Knickpoint c) Meander d) Braid “Meander” refers to a winding river path often formed by irregularities in the landscape. “Levee” and “braid” are less common here. 6 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 6. In surveying, the prismatic compass can be used to a) Measure inclination b) Measure height of points c) Measure horizontal distances d) Obtain bearings “Obtain bearings” is the main use of a prismatic compass, which measures angles between features, unlike measuring heights or distances. 7 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 7. What is the total number of workers in the petroleum industry? a) 3,000 b) 10,000 c) 25,000 d) 12,000 The “Petroleum Industry” has 172.8° in a pie chart, which represents (172.8/360) * 25,000 workers = 12,000 workers. 8 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 8. The proportion of workers in the iron and steel industry in relation to the number of workers in the town is a) 0.06 b) 0.12 c) 0.26 d) 0.32 The “Iron and Steel” sector occupies 115.2° out of 360°, resulting in a proportion of (115.2/360) = 0.32. 9 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 9. If station M is due west of station N, the bearing of M from N is a) 180° b) 90° c) 360° d) 270° “270°” represents westward direction when bearings are measured from north. 10 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 10. The lake marked N is mostly used for a) Transportation and irrigation b) Transportation and fishing c) Tourism and water supply d) Tourism and HEP generation “Transportation and fishing” are primary uses for lakes in this region, aiding in both travel and economic activities like fishing. 11 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 11. A common feature of the lakes marked F, G, H is that they are a) Used for HEP b) Close to the equator c) Within East African Rift Valley d) Very shallow “Located in the East African Rift Valley” describes the location of these lakes, which are situated within tectonic valleys. 12 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 12. The annual rainfall along the coast of Kenya is less than expected for an equatorial region because of the a) Subsidence of air masses b) Configuration of the coastline c) Presence of cold current d) High altitude “Subsidence of air masses” affects rainfall by suppressing cloud formation, making Kenya’s coast drier. 13 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 13. Kano is a major population center in Nigeria because of its a) Religious, economic significance b) Climate for groundnut c) Hausa-speaking population d) Early industrial growth “Early religious and economic significance” played a role, as Kano was a central trade hub in historical routes. 14 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 14. The Sudd region has been highly valued for its a) Biodiversity b) Large irrigation project c) Fishing industry d) Mineral deposits “Biodiversity” is significant in the Sudd, where various plant and animal species are sustained by the region’s rich environment. 15 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 15. The prevailing winds indicated are active over most of the country from a) March to November b) November to March c) April to October d) October to April “November to March” represents the period during which the North-East trade winds dominate in the region, bringing dry conditions. 16 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 16. The total annual rainfall received within the shaded area ranges from a) 301 cm to 400 cm b) 201 cm to 300 cm c) 50 cm to 100 cm d) 101 cm to 200 cm “101 cm to 200 cm” matches the range typical of tropical hinterland zones, as indicated by the shaded map area. 17 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 17. The ferralitic soils in West Africa are mostly found in the a) Desert environment b) Forest belt c) Swampy coastline d) Savanna belt “Forest belt” features ferralitic soils due to heavy rainfall, which causes leaching in these regions. 18 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 18. A common feature of Forcados, Bonny, and Eket in the Niger Delta is that they are a) Important fishing ports b) Export zones c) Gas export points d) Oil company terminals These areas serve as “terminals for oil companies,” being strategically located in the oil-rich Niger Delta. 19 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 19. The Nigerian towns that owed much of their growth in the 20th century to railway development include a) Enugu, Jos, Kaduna, Minna b) Lagos, Minna, Nnewi, Gusau c) Osogbo, Minna, Owerri, Jos d) Lagos, Lokoja, Gusau, Umuahia “Enugu, Jos, Kaduna, and Minna” expanded due to mineral resources and railway connections. 20 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 20. Sugar plantations in Africa are highly developed in the lowlands of a) Mediterranean and Guinea coast b) Natal and Lower Nile c) Mozambique and Natal d) Guinea coast, Mozambique “Mozambique and Natal” have fertile lowlands suitable for large-scale sugar cultivation. 21 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 21. The Harbel Plantation in Liberia is noted for large-scale production of a) Rubber b) Oil palm c) Cocoa d) Coffee “Rubber” is the primary crop at Harbel, with Liberia being a top producer in Africa. 22 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 22. The regime of the rainfall pattern is a) Seasonal rainfall, double maxima b) Rainfall year-round, double maxima c) Seasonal rainfall, single maximum d) Year-round rainfall, single maximum “Seasonal rainfall with single maximum” describes climates with one peak in rainfall distribution, common in tropical areas. 23 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 23. The climatic data above is likely to be that of a) Warri b) Lokoja c) Ibadan d) Kaduna “Warri” in Nigeria has a tropical monsoon climate with high rainfall and temperature year-round. 24 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 24. Some of the solid minerals found in Nigeria are a) Marble, tin, columbite b) Tin, iron, diamond c) Tin, diamond, bauxite d) Uranium, lead, iron ore “Marble, tin, and columbite” are notable Nigerian minerals, unlike options that include resources Nigeria doesn’t produce. 25 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 25. The Obudu Plateau of the Cross River Basin is economically noted for a) Tea, coffee plantations b) Cattle ranching, tourism c) Forest resource exploitation d) Hydroelectricity generation “Cattle ranching and tourism” are popular here, as the plateau’s climate supports ranching and attracts tourists. 26 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 26. The region with the least population density is a) Eurasian Tundra b) North-West Europe c) North-East USA d) The Nile Valley “Eurasian Tundra” has sparse human habitation due to extreme cold, unlike densely populated areas. 27 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 27. Dairying is an agricultural practice that is most prevalent a) Hot, humid regions b) Lowlands, river valleys c) Large cities, industrial societies d) Extensive, undulating plains “Around large cities in industrial societies,” where demand for dairy is high and accessible. 28 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 28. The catalyst in Japan’s economic development is a) Mineral deposits b) Fertile soils c) Extensive coastlines d) Skilled manpower “Large pool of skilled manpower” supports Japan’s industries with efficient, high-tech production. 29 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 29. Migration can contribute to solving rural problems by a) Making rural populations less homogeneous b) Redistributing populations c) Creating jobs at source d) Promoting industrialization “Redistributing population from high to low-density areas” eases pressure on resources and infrastructure. 30 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 30. In river transport, the problem of irregular water levels can be solved by a) Changing direction b) Clearing water weeds c) Controlling current d) Building locks, canals “Building locks and canals” helps control water levels, aiding navigation. 31 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 31. The countries where conurbation is highly developed are a) Argentina, Australia b) Japan, China c) France, Germany d) USA, England “USA and England” feature extensive conurbations like New York and the Midlands due to industrialization. 32 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 32. Factors influencing textile and footwear industry location include a) Low interest rates b) Raw materials c) Abundant labor d) Energy supply “Abundant cheap labor” is crucial as these industries are labor-intensive. 33 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 33. Birth rate of a country with 150,000,000 people and 3,000,000 births is a) 1% b) 2% c) 3% d) 4% “2%” calculated as (3,000,000 / 150,000,000) × 1000. 34 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 34. Decentralization of industries is aided by a) Inland transport b) Alternative energy c) Mobile capital d) Local raw materials “Efficient inland transport” facilitates raw material supply and distribution. 35 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 35. A policy likely to encourage importation is a) Increased import tariffs b) Increased wages c) Reduced travel allowance d) Relaxed currency control “Relaxation of currency control” increases currency availability, boosting imports. 36 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 36. A population with low birth and death rates presents a) Inverted pyramid b) Equal male-female structure c) Broad-based pyramid d) Young-dependent structure “An inverted pyramid” reflects an aging population, unlike the broad-based structure of younger populations. 37 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 37. Best way to prevent watershed degradation is through a) Forest reservation b) Inter-basin transfer c) Fuel wood extraction d) Crop production “Forest reservation” protects soil and water sources by preserving vegetation cover. 38 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 38. Warm ocean currents a) Equator to Poles b) Poles to Equator c) High to low latitudes d) Low to high latitudes “Flow from the equator to the poles,” bringing warmer water to cooler regions. 39 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 39. Eucalyptus is to Australian woodland as teak is to a) Brazilian forest b) Mediterranean woodland c) Equatorial forest d) Monsoon forest “Monsoon forest” describes tropical forests where teak grows, known for durable hardwood. 40 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 40. An example of a non-renewable resource is a) Water b) Soil c) Vegetation d) Mineral “Mineral” resources, unlike renewable ones like water, cannot replenish naturally. 41 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 41. The South Pole is in darkness from a) December 22 to June 21 b) March 21 to September 22 c) September 22 to March 21 d) June 21 to December 22 “June 21 to December 22” due to the Earth’s tilt, affecting sunlight distribution. 42 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 42. Best technique to prevent soil erosion in a humid, gently sloping area is a) Contour ridging b) Wind breakers c) Intercropping d) Terrace cultivation “Contour ridging” reduces water runoff, minimizing erosion. 43 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 43. A rock formed by wood under pressure and heat is a) Sandstone b) Biotite c) Granite d) Lignite “Lignite” is a low-grade coal, originating from compressed wood remains. 44 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 44. A wet climate with a single rainfall peak, high annual rainfall, and temperatures describes a) Tropical humid (Af) b) Tropical monsoon (Am) c) Tropical wet, dry (Aw) d) Warm humid subtropical (Ca) “Tropical monsoon (Am)” fits the climate’s characteristics, unlike other types. 45 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 45. The rocks of the basement complex are generally called a) Older granites b) Younger granites c) Sedimentary formations d) Volcanic rocks “Older granites,” ancient and stable rock formations found in many regions. 46 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 46. An organism’s survival in a natural ecosystem depends on a) Importance to others b) Environmental adjustments c) Adaptation to conditions d) Usefulness to humans “Its adaptation to prevailing conditions,” as only adaptable organisms thrive. 47 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 47. A river entering the sea at a gently inclined plain likely forms a a) Delta b) Knickpoint c) Lagoon d) Marine platform “Delta,” where sediment deposits accumulate at river mouths with weak tidal influence. 48 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 48. Physical properties of soils include a) Structure, color, alkalinity b) Nutrients, acidity, texture c) Nutrients, acidity, color d) Texture, structure, porosity “Texture, structure, and porosity” are essential for soil’s water retention and drainage. 49 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 49. The feature marked X in the diagram is a a) Beach b) Spit c) Stack d) Cliff “Stack,” formed when wave erosion isolates rock columns from cliffs. 50 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2016 50. This feature is associated with a) Wind deflation b) Wave erosion c) River erosion d) Wind deposition “Wave erosion” produces stacks by eroding coastal rock formations. Your score is The average score is 0% LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte 0% Restart quiz Anonymous feedback Send feedback
