Which of the following phenomena is not directly related to the rotation of the earth?

A. seasonal changes

B. varrying duration of sunshine hours

C. unequal solar radiation on the earth's surface

D. night and day

E. the tropics

Which pair of activities would you NOT find in an equatorial climate?
1. commercial grain farming. 2. rice cultivation. 3. lumbering. 4. plantation agriculture. 5. dry farming

A. 1 and 2

B. 2 and 5

C. 3 and 4

D. 1 and 5

E. 2 and 3

Inter-regional trade between countries in West Africa is promoted mainly by

A. relationship with former colonial rulers

B. production of similar goods

C. deliberate government policies in recent times

D. competition among the nations in Africa

E. frequent changes in government of different countries

Which statement is NOT true of the middle belt in Nigeria?

A. the soil is not productive

B. the population is sparse

C. there are insect pests and disease carriers

D. mineral resources can be found there

E. none of the above

Which of the following zones is the least industrialized in Nigeria?

A. Lokoja-Ajaokuta

B. Lagos-Ikeja

C. Port harcourt-Aba

D. Kaduna-Zaria

E. Abeokuta-Ibadan

Which purpose is NOT served by the Kainji Dam?

A. provision of research facilities

B. provision of water of domestic use all over Nigeria

C. provision of fishing facilities

D. generation of electricity for use all over Nigeria

E. provision of recreational facilities

What is the Nile valley best known for?

A. Industrial development

B. Water navigation

C. Commerce

D. Development

E. Hydro-electricity

Which is not exported by the Republic of South Africa?

A. Wines

B. Maize

C. Wool

D. Coffee

E. Wheat

Name the most important industrial mineral of Ghana

A. Diamond

B. Bauxite

C. Manganese

D. Gold

E. Aluminium

Which of the following factors least explains the fast growing population in Africa?

A. control of diseases

B. decline in death rate

C. the education of women

D. improvement in transportation

E. provision of more hospitals