JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 131

651.

The plain to the east of the Cross River is virtually uninhabited probably because

A.

It is covered by dense, impenetrable rain forests

B.

The land is not fertitle enough to encourage farming

C.

The Cross River is not navigable in this area

D.

The land is liable to flood

E.

There are too many rivers and lakes

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

652.

The streams flowing from the eastern part of the area do not appear to reach the Cross River probably because they

A.

Are remnants of streams captured by the Cross River

B.

Disappear underground into the underlying limestone rocks

C.

Flow into Ehoma and other lakes

D.

Disappear into swamps

E.

Are streams issuing out of the swamps and flowing eastwards

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

653.

The relief feature along the western bank of the Cross River between Anofia and Unwana demostrates

A.

A ridge and valley topography

B.

A river capture in process

C.

The steep, undercut bank associated with meander bends

D.

The development of an alluvial terrace

E.

The steep sides of a U-shaped valley

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

654.

The feature marked X is a

A.

Sand bar

B.

Levee

C.

Delta

D.

Peninsula

E.

Sand quarry

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

655.

The perimeter of Lake Ehoma is approximately

A.

15.0km

B.

12.5km

C.

10.0km

D.

5.0km

E.

7.5km

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.