JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 12

56.

Which of the following represents the correct sequence in which denudation occurs?

A.

erosion → weathering → deposition

B.

weathering → deposition → erosion

C.

deposition → weathering → erosion

D.

Weathering → erosion → deposition

Correct answer is D

Stages of denudation
-Weathering: Breaking down of rocks to form soil
-Erosion: The wearing away of the earth surface
-Deposition: This is also known as transportation

57.

Which of the following is a wind deposited land form?

A.

yardang

B.

rock pedestal

C.

loess

D.

deflation hollow

Correct answer is C

Loess are fine, loose particles which are carried by wind. They are deposited outside the desert as loess.

58.

Buying and selling of goods and services within a country is termed as

A.

international trade

B.

barter

C.

foreign trade

D.

internal trade

Correct answer is D

Buying and selling of goods within the boundaries or borders of a country, it is known as internal trade.

59.

The coastal regions of Sierra Leone record an annual rainfall of over

A.

5,000mm

B.

3000mm

C.

4,800mm

D.

6,500mm

Correct answer is C

Annual rainfall in Sierra Leone coastal regions is over 4,800m, which makes it the wettest country in West Africa.

60.

The highest concentration of industries in Nigeria is found in the

A.

South-eastern zone

B.

North-central zone

C.

Western zone

D.

Mid-western zone

Correct answer is C

The highest concentration of industries in Nigeria is found in the Western zone. This is due to factors such as the availability of resources, infrastructure, and a large market. The other zones do not have as high a concentration of industries.