Which of the following is a feature of heavy manufacturing industries?

A. small labour force mainly from the family memebers

B. articles produced are in small quantities

C. a limited space for workshop

D. dependence on electricity powered equipment

Which of the following countries is the leading producer of petroleum?

A. Algeria

B. Libya

C. Egypt

D. Gabon

The ultimate source of energy in the biosphere is

A. the moon

B. the sun

C. petroleum

D. electricity

Loamy soils are better for agriculture than other soil types because they

A. are black in colour

B. retain air,moisture and humus

C. are rich in mineral nutrients

D. are rich in humus only

The thin layer of unconsolidated mineral particles and organic matter covers land surface is called

A. soil

B. sialic rock

C. earth's crust

D. biosphere

In which of the following ways is soil important to man? I. serves as a medium for plant seeds to germinate II. provides support for growing plants III. brings water to the roots IV. supplies minerals to the plants

A. I and II only

B. I and IV only

C. I,III and IV

D. I,II,III and IV

Which of the following factors least affects the location of manufacturing industries?

A. availability of capital

B. supply of labour

C. nearness to market

D. availability of transport

Which of the following does not cause coastal erosion?

A. solvent action

B. corrasion

C. hydraulic action

D. deflation

Flooding can be prevented by

A. building houses and embarked roads in flood plains to prevent overflow of river water

B. dumping of refuse in drainage channels for onward transportation to ocean deeps

C. building strong fence round residential houses,office blocks and school compounds

D. planning towns and cities,especially in humid regions

The mode of transport that is best suited for the distribution of petroleum products is

A. road

B. water

C. rail

D. pipeline