Year :
1981
Title :
Geography
Exam :
JAMB Exam
Paper 1 | Objectives
1 - 10 of 50 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
| 1. |
What is the most important reason for moving the Federal Capital of Nigeria to Abuja? A. The area has a central location B. The area is sparsely populated C. The area is rich in mineral resources D. The area has a cool climate |
A |
| 2. |
For what specific purpose is the Shiroro Dam on the river Kaduna being constructed? A. Flood control B. The develoment of a fishing industry C. irrigation D. Generating electricity E. Urban water supply |
D |
| 3. |
Landforms vary in Africa but there are no examples of? A. dolines B. drumlins C. inselbergs D. poljes E. scarps |
B |
| 4. |
Where does heavy precipitation tend to occur in the world? A. Areas immedidately around the poles B. on the leeward side of highlands C. where temperature are high and winds blow off shore D. where pressure is high and air sinks E. Where consistent high temperatures favor the rising of air |
C |
| 5. |
Which of the following is a feature of a rejuvenated drainage system? A. Braided channel B. Levees C. Incised meaners D. Ox-bow lakes E. Potholes |
C |
| 6. |
Which of the following rock types is non-sedimentary? A. Basalt B. Coal C. Limestone D. Rocksalt E. Sandstone |
A |
| 7. |
Plants takes up mineral nutrients in solution from the soil. Some of these are required in large quantities while others are needed in small quantities. Which of these is required in small quantities? A. Nitrogen B. Potassium C. Iron D. Sulphur E. Cacium |
D |
| 8. |
Two factors which together cause the varying length of day and night are? A. inclination of the earth on its axis and the rotation of the earth on its axis B. inclination of the earth on its axis and the revolution of the earth on its elliptical orbit C. the rotation of the eart on its axis and the revolution of the moon round the earth D. inclination of the earth on its axis and the revolution of the moon round the earth E. the revolution of the earth on its elliptical orbit and the inclination of the moon on its axis |
D |
| 9. |
When one looks at a soil profile, the first characteristic to be notice is soil? A. colour B. texture C. consistency D. structure E. moisture |
A |
| 10. |
Which of these statements is NOT true of the burning of savannah? A. The heat destorys many minerals needed by plants B. The soil is easily eroded C. Fire burns off organic matter which enrich the soil D. Some insect pests are destroyed E. its makes the temperature of soil too high for the plants |
E |
| 1. |
What is the most important reason for moving the Federal Capital of Nigeria to Abuja? A. The area has a central location B. The area is sparsely populated C. The area is rich in mineral resources D. The area has a cool climate |
A |
| 2. |
For what specific purpose is the Shiroro Dam on the river Kaduna being constructed? A. Flood control B. The develoment of a fishing industry C. irrigation D. Generating electricity E. Urban water supply |
D |
| 3. |
Landforms vary in Africa but there are no examples of? A. dolines B. drumlins C. inselbergs D. poljes E. scarps |
B |
| 4. |
Where does heavy precipitation tend to occur in the world? A. Areas immedidately around the poles B. on the leeward side of highlands C. where temperature are high and winds blow off shore D. where pressure is high and air sinks E. Where consistent high temperatures favor the rising of air |
C |
| 5. |
Which of the following is a feature of a rejuvenated drainage system? A. Braided channel B. Levees C. Incised meaners D. Ox-bow lakes E. Potholes |
C |
| 6. |
Which of the following rock types is non-sedimentary? A. Basalt B. Coal C. Limestone D. Rocksalt E. Sandstone |
A |
| 7. |
Plants takes up mineral nutrients in solution from the soil. Some of these are required in large quantities while others are needed in small quantities. Which of these is required in small quantities? A. Nitrogen B. Potassium C. Iron D. Sulphur E. Cacium |
D |
| 8. |
Two factors which together cause the varying length of day and night are? A. inclination of the earth on its axis and the rotation of the earth on its axis B. inclination of the earth on its axis and the revolution of the earth on its elliptical orbit C. the rotation of the eart on its axis and the revolution of the moon round the earth D. inclination of the earth on its axis and the revolution of the moon round the earth E. the revolution of the earth on its elliptical orbit and the inclination of the moon on its axis |
D |
| 9. |
When one looks at a soil profile, the first characteristic to be notice is soil? A. colour B. texture C. consistency D. structure E. moisture |
A |
| 10. |
Which of these statements is NOT true of the burning of savannah? A. The heat destorys many minerals needed by plants B. The soil is easily eroded C. Fire burns off organic matter which enrich the soil D. Some insect pests are destroyed E. its makes the temperature of soil too high for the plants |
E |