2019 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 2019 JAMB GEOGRAPHY PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 1. The most suitable statistical diagram to show spatial distribution of production is the a) Dot map b) Pie chart c) Divided circle d) Line graph The correct answer is a dot map, as it effectively illustrates spatial distribution by marking locations. Unlike pie charts or line graphs, which represent proportions or changes over time, dot maps show where production occurs across an area. 2 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 2. The variable which is both a control and an element of weather and climate is a) Temperature b) Rainfall c) Air mass d) Wind Temperature is both a control and a key element in weather and climate, affecting other factors like rainfall and wind patterns. Rainfall, air mass, and wind are influenced by temperature rather than controlling it. 3 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 3. The relative dryness of the Horn of Africa is due to a) Dominance of cold currents b) Shape and direction of the shoreline c) Closeness to East African high ranges d) Distance from tropical cyclones The dryness in the Horn of Africa is due to the shape and direction of its shoreline, which diverts moist winds away from the region, unlike the cold currents or the tropical cyclones that are not influential in this case. 4 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 4. The development of a climax vegetation in the Savannah belt of Nigeria is disturbed mainly by a) Lumbering b) Mining c) Animal Grazing d) Bush burning Bush burning is the primary disturbance to climax vegetation in Nigeria’s Savannah, as it destroys plant regrowth. Activities like mining or lumbering do not impact climax vegetation to the same degree. 5 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 5. The most densely populated city, also the capital of a country in Africa, is a) Abuja b) Dakar c) Cairo d) Cape Town Cairo is both the capital and the most densely populated city in Africa, unlike Abuja or Dakar, which are capitals but less dense, and Cape Town, which is not a capital. 6 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 6. A country well known for the production of Copper in Africa is a) Zambia b) Republic of Benin c) Ghana d) Egypt Zambia is a leading producer of copper in Africa, setting it apart from Egypt, Ghana, and the Republic of Benin, which are known for other resources. 7 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 7. The areas in Nigeria where temperate crops may be grown include a) Jos Plateau and Mambilla Plateau b) Mandara Mountains and Biu Plateau c) Oban Hills and Yoruba Highlands d) Apata Hills and Effon Ridge Jos Plateau and Mambilla Plateau have cooler climates suitable for temperate crops, unlike other regions listed, which are generally warmer. 8 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 8. The most capital-intensive sector of Nigeria’s economy today is a) Transportation b) Trading c) Agriculture d) Mining Mining is the most capital-intensive, due to high costs for exploration and extraction, while agriculture and transportation require less intensive investments. 9 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 9. Examples of fold mountains in Africa are a) Cape Ranges and Atlas Mountains b) Drakensberg Mountains and Mount Cameroun c) Atlas Mountains and Mount Kenya d) Mount Kilimanjaro and Atlas Mountains The Cape Ranges and Atlas Mountains are examples of fold mountains, formed by tectonic forces, unlike Drakensberg or Mount Cameroun, which are different types of landforms. 10 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 10. A good example of cuesta landscape in Nigeria is a) North Central Highlands b) Biu plateau c) Yoruba Hills d) Udi hills Udi Hills is a well-known cuesta, characterized by a gently sloping surface, unlike the steep Biu plateau or other regions. 11 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 11. The prairies of North America are a) Montane grasslands b) Temperate grasslands c) Tropical grasslands d) Savannah Temperate grasslands are prairies, found in mid-latitude regions, unlike tropical or montane grasslands, which occur in different climates. 12 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 12. Lakes Kivu and Malawi are related in that they a) Northern Hemisphere b) Tourist attractions c) Rift valley lakes d) Crater lakes These are rift valley lakes, formed by tectonic activity in East Africa, unlike crater lakes or lakes in the Northern Hemisphere. 13 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 13. Automobile Industries that are essentially assembly plants are found in a) Western Europe b) North East USA c) South Africa d) West Africa South Africa is notable for automobile assembly industries, unlike West Africa or Western Europe, where full-scale manufacturing is more common. 14 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 14. Nigeria recently entered into trade agreements in petroleum products and gas with a) North African countries b) All West African countries c) All African countries d) Some West African countries Some West African countries, such as Ghana and Togo, are partners with Nigeria in petroleum trade agreements, rather than all countries or all of Africa. 15 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 15. The group of hardwoods suitable for railway sleepers in Nigeria is a) Pine, fir, mahogany b) Mahogany, obeche, iroko c) Gmelina, teak, spruce d) Obeche, mahogany, pine Mahogany, obeche, and iroko are durable hardwoods used in Nigeria, unlike pine, which is too soft for railway use. 16 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 16. The sex ratio of any population may be affected by a) Mortality b) Migration c) Morbidity d) Fertility Migration affects the sex ratio by altering the proportion of males to females in a population, as individuals move in and out, unlike factors like fertility, which affects population size. 17 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 17. An igneous rock with distinct grains of mica, feldspar, and quartz is a) Schist b) Basalt c) Granite d) Rhyolite Granite is a coarse-grained igneous rock with visible grains of mica, feldspar, and quartz, unlike basalt or schist, which lack this composition. 18 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 18. An example of a landform produced by glaciation is a) Horizon b) Ox-bow lake c) Cirque d) Sand dune A cirque is a bowl-shaped hollow formed by glacial erosion, whereas ox-bow lakes and sand dunes form through river and wind processes. 19 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 19. The Stevenson’s screen is raised about one meter above the ground in order to avoid a) Influence of strong winds b) Heat from the ground c) Effects of nearby trees d) Rain drops To prevent ground heat from affecting measurements, the Stevenson screen is raised, unlike rain, trees, or wind, which are controlled differently. 20 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 20. In surveying, it is best dealt with by a) Using abney level b) Removing them c) Laying offsets d) Avoiding them Abney level is a surveying instrument used to measure slopes, which helps in creating offsets rather than removing features. 21 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 21. The merging together of a number of urban settlements will produce a a) Suburb b) Nucleated settlement c) Linear settlement d) Conurbation Conurbation is the merging of urban areas, unlike suburbs or linear settlements, which represent specific configurations of single areas. 22 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 22. The world leading producer of cocoa is a) Nigeria b) Ecuador c) Ghana d) Brazil Ghana is the leading cocoa producer, known globally for its high-quality cocoa, surpassing Nigeria and Brazil in production scale. 23 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 23. Which of the following pairs of cities have both seaport and international airport? a) Kampala and Mombasa b) Lagos and San Francisco c) Rio de Janeiro and Johannesburg d) New York and Warri Rio de Janeiro and Johannesburg both possess seaports and international airports, unlike Kampala or Mombasa. 24 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 24. The process by which organic matter is decomposed and synthesized to form part of the soil is known as a) Mineralization b) Nitrification c) Humification d) Laterization Humification is the process of decomposing organic matter into humus, a key soil component, unlike mineralization or nitrification. 25 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 25. If the standard time of a country is GMT + 1hr, which longitude’s local time is adopted by the country? a) 15°W b) 60°W c) 15°E d) 60°E 15°E corresponds to GMT + 1hr due to Earth’s rotation rate, unlike 15°W or other longitudes. 26 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 26. The highest category of rural settlement is the a) Homestead b) Hut c) Hamlet d) Village A village represents the highest rural settlement, with more facilities than a hamlet or homestead. 27 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 27. The most common greenhouse gas in the atmosphere is a) Hydrogen bromide b) Carbon dioxide c) Chlorofluorocarbon d) Carbon monoxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the most prevalent greenhouse gas, significantly contributing to global warming, more so than hydrogen bromide or carbon monoxide. 28 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 28. British foreign investments are concentrated in a) Commonwealth countries b) Developed countries c) ECOWAS Countries d) EU Countries Most British investments are in Commonwealth countries due to historical ties, unlike ECOWAS or EU countries, where investments are less concentrated. 29 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 29. Urban and Rural Settlements are differentiated by their a) Population b) Population and function c) Function only d) Function and location Population and function are key distinguishing factors, unlike solely location or population, which do not capture settlement purposes. 30 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 30. The Ruhr coalfield is located in a) Canada b) Russia c) Germany d) USA Germany hosts the Ruhr coalfield, a major mining area, unlike Russia or the USA. 31 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 31. The exploitation of timber in equatorial Africa causes a) Environmental pollution b) Less rainfall run-off c) Soil erosion d) High cost of foreign products Soil erosion results from extensive timber extraction, as exposed soil loses stability. Rainfall runoff, while affected, does not cause as much ecological damage. 32 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 32. Soil texture is determined primarily by a) Particle sizes b) Profile horizons c) Major components d) Nutrient status Particle size, such as clay, silt, and sand, defines soil texture, unlike nutrient status or major components, which affect fertility. 33 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 33. A desert country with high population density supported by irrigation is a) Sudan b) Egypt c) Kuwait d) Namibia Egypt’s use of the Nile allows for irrigation in desert areas, unlike Sudan, Kuwait, or Namibia with limited irrigation. 34 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 34. The speed and capacity of a train are influenced by the a) Edge of the railway line b) Length of the railway line c) Width of the railway gauge d) Depth of the railway line Railway gauge width determines speed and capacity, while railway length and edge are irrelevant to capacity. 35 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 35. Which of the following factors may lead to an area being densely populated? a) Rugged mountains b) High plateaux c) Active volcanoes d) Lowland plains Lowland plains are favorable for population growth, unlike rugged mountains or active volcanoes, which deter settlement. 36 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 36. An example of an argillaceous rock is a) Chalk b) Shale c) Graphite d) Coal Shale is an argillaceous rock, formed from fine clay particles, unlike chalk or graphite, which are of different compositions. 37 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 37. A weather element controlled mainly by latitude is a) Cloud cover b) Rainfall c) Temperature d) Humidity Temperature varies with latitude due to Earth’s curvature, influencing heat distribution. Rainfall and humidity are less directly latitude-dependent. 38 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 38. A poor settlement on the edge of a city is known as a) Ghetto b) Shanty town c) Slum d) New town Shanty towns develop on urban peripheries, lacking infrastructure, unlike ghettos or slums, which may be inner-city areas. 39 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 39. In surveying, the prismatic compass is used to a) Measure height of points b) Obtain bearings of features c) Measure horizontal distances d) Measure feature inclinations Prismatic compasses measure bearings, guiding surveyors to establish directions, not distances or inclinations. 40 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 40. If M is due west of station N, the bearing of M from N is a) 180° b) 270° c) 90° d) 360° A bearing of 270° represents west, unlike 90° or 180°, which indicate east and south, respectively. 41 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 41. The table above shows the employment distribution in a town with the share of different industries depicted in degrees of a pie chart. The total number of workers in the town is 25,000. What is the total number of workers in the petroleum industry? a) 25,000 b) 12,000 c) 3,000 d) 10,000 The correct answer is 12,000. Petroleum industry’s share is 172.8°; converting degrees to workers results in 12,000. 42 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 42. The proportion of workers in the iron and steel industry, in relation to the number of workers in the town, is a) 0.32 b) 0.06 c) 0.12 d) 0.26 The correct answer is 0.32. Iron and steel occupy 115.2°; as a proportion of 360°, it translates to 0.32. 43 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 43. The annual rainfall along the coast is less than expected in the equatorial region because of the a) Presence of a cold current b) Configuration of the coastline c) High altitude of the area d) Subsidence of air masses The presence of a cold current reduces rainfall along coasts by lowering air temperature, inhibiting moisture, unlike altitude or coastline shape, which have lesser effects. 44 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 44. Kano is a major population centre in Nigeria because its a) Early religious and economic significance b) Conducive climate for groundnut production c) Early industrial development d) Large population of Hausa-speaking indigenes Kano’s population growth is largely due to its early religious and economic role, making it a center for trade and settlement, rather than just climate or language. 45 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 45. The Sudd region has been highly valued for its a) Large-scale irrigation b) Mineral deposits c) Fishing industry d) Biodiversity The Sudd, one of Africa’s largest wetlands, is valued for its biodiversity, supporting various species, unlike mineral deposits or irrigation uses. 46 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 46. The ferralitic soils in West Africa are mostly found in the a) Swampy coastline b) Forest belt c) Desert environment d) Savanna belt Ferralitic soils, rich in iron, are found in forest belts, formed under high rainfall, unlike deserts or swamps. 47 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 47. A common feature of Forcados, Bonny, and Eket in the Niger Delta is that they are a) Very important fishing ports b) Terminals for oil companies c) Important for natural gas exports d) Export processing zones These locations are terminals for oil companies, key points in Nigeria’s oil industry, rather than fishing or export zones. 48 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 48. The Nigerian towns which owed much of their growth in the 20th century to the development of the railway include a) Lagos, Minna, Nnewi, and Gusau b) Lagos, Lokoja, Gusau, Umuahia c) Osogbo, Minna, Owerri, and Jos d) Enugu, Jos, Kaduna, and Minna Enugu, Jos, Kaduna, and Minna developed as railway towns, benefitting from trade and transportation unlike other cities mentioned. 49 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 49. Sugar plantations in Africa are most highly developed in the lowlands of a) Guinea Coast and Mozambique b) Mediterranean seaboard and Guinea coast c) Mozambique and Natal d) Natal and Lower Nile Mozambique and Natal are known for extensive sugar plantations due to favorable lowland climates, unlike the Guinea coast or Lower Nile. 50 / 50 Category: Jamb Geography 2019 50. The Harbel Plantation in Liberia is noted for large-scale production of a) Oil palm b) Rubber c) Cocoa d) Coffee Rubber is the primary product of Harbel Plantation, a major industry in Liberia, unlike cocoa or coffee. Your score is The average score is 0% LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte 0% Restart quiz Anonymous feedback Send feedback