Year :
1984
Title :
Geography
Exam :
JAMB Exam
Paper 1 | Objectives
11 - 20 of 48 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
| 11. |
If the distance between two points on a 1:25 000 map is 10cm, what would the same distance be on a map 1:50 000 map? A. 25cm B. 20cm C. 15cm D. 10cm E. 5cm |
E |
| 12. |
One of the objectives of the ECOWAS 'free movement' agreement is to allow a citizen of one country to? A. work in another country without obtaining a passport B. visit another country without for short period without obtaining a visa C. visit another country for a short period without a valid passport D. stay in another country for a long period without a visa E. work in another country for a short period without a work-permit |
C |
| 13. |
Which of these is a textural classification of soils? A. Anhular, sand and clay B. Rounded, irregular and flat C. rounded pebbles and silt D. Sand, loam and clay E. Angular, prismatic and columnar |
D |
| 14. |
The load carried by a river is deposited? A. when rejuvenation takes place B. on the river's entry into a wetter region C. when captured by another river D. on entering a large body of water E. when the gradient increases |
D |
| 15. |
Which of the following soil properties can be easily observed in the field? A. Permeability B. Fertility C. Texture D. Acidity E. Colour |
C |
| 16. |
A line joining points equal atmospheric pressure on a map is called an? A. isopach B. isopleth C. isobar D. isohyet E. isotherm |
C |
| 17. |
One of the ways in which the deciduous forest differs from the coniferous forest is that? A. it has a greater variety of tree species B. it is found only in the tropics C. it grows on poorer soils D. the trees are evergreen E. it has a sparser undergrowth |
D |
| 18. |
The greatest threat to wildlife in the African savannah in recent times is? A. mechanized agriculture B. cattle grazing C. shiffting cultivation D. bush burning E. hunting |
D |
| 19. |
Which of the crops listed below is BEST suited to the following condition? 1. Well-drained soil 2. High humidity 3. Average monthly temperature of 18°C 4.Annual rainfall of between 1500 and 1700mm. A. Cocoa B. Sugar C. Sisal D. Tea E. Oil Palm |
E |
| 20. |
The difference between towns and villages is that? A. towns contain more women B. villages have more occupations C. towns perform more tertiary functions D. villages have more food E. towns produce more children |
C |
| 11. |
If the distance between two points on a 1:25 000 map is 10cm, what would the same distance be on a map 1:50 000 map? A. 25cm B. 20cm C. 15cm D. 10cm E. 5cm |
E |
| 12. |
One of the objectives of the ECOWAS 'free movement' agreement is to allow a citizen of one country to? A. work in another country without obtaining a passport B. visit another country without for short period without obtaining a visa C. visit another country for a short period without a valid passport D. stay in another country for a long period without a visa E. work in another country for a short period without a work-permit |
C |
| 13. |
Which of these is a textural classification of soils? A. Anhular, sand and clay B. Rounded, irregular and flat C. rounded pebbles and silt D. Sand, loam and clay E. Angular, prismatic and columnar |
D |
| 14. |
The load carried by a river is deposited? A. when rejuvenation takes place B. on the river's entry into a wetter region C. when captured by another river D. on entering a large body of water E. when the gradient increases |
D |
| 15. |
Which of the following soil properties can be easily observed in the field? A. Permeability B. Fertility C. Texture D. Acidity E. Colour |
C |
| 16. |
A line joining points equal atmospheric pressure on a map is called an? A. isopach B. isopleth C. isobar D. isohyet E. isotherm |
C |
| 17. |
One of the ways in which the deciduous forest differs from the coniferous forest is that? A. it has a greater variety of tree species B. it is found only in the tropics C. it grows on poorer soils D. the trees are evergreen E. it has a sparser undergrowth |
D |
| 18. |
The greatest threat to wildlife in the African savannah in recent times is? A. mechanized agriculture B. cattle grazing C. shiffting cultivation D. bush burning E. hunting |
D |
| 19. |
Which of the crops listed below is BEST suited to the following condition? 1. Well-drained soil 2. High humidity 3. Average monthly temperature of 18°C 4.Annual rainfall of between 1500 and 1700mm. A. Cocoa B. Sugar C. Sisal D. Tea E. Oil Palm |
E |
| 20. |
The difference between towns and villages is that? A. towns contain more women B. villages have more occupations C. towns perform more tertiary functions D. villages have more food E. towns produce more children |
C |