JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 14

66.

The broad-leafed evergreen and dense equatorial forest of the Amazon basin is called

A.

blanos

B.

campos

C.

selvas

D.

pampas

Correct answer is C

Amazon rainforest is located in south America. It covers an area of 5,500,000 sq km. Broad-leaf evergreen trees are found in this forest. This forest is also known as selva

67.

Which of the following criteria is used to classify settlements into rural or urban?

A.

age

B.

function

C.

site

D.

location

Correct answer is B

The foundation for classifying settlement is based on the functions which they perform. i.e the socio-cultural features which enables human activities to strive.

68.

Which of the following countries is located in North Africa.

A.

Zaire

B.

Ruwanda

C.

Namibia

D.

Algeria

Correct answer is D

Algeria is a country located under the UN sub-region of North Africa.

69.

Which of the following is not an element of climate

A.

Attitude

B.

Temperature

C.

Air pressure

D.

Precipitation

Correct answer is A

Altitude is not an element of weather and climate.

70.

Nigeria is located between longitudes

A.

3°E and 15°E

B.

2°E and 15°E

C.

1°E and 10°E

D.

3°E and 10°E

Correct answer is A

Nigeria is located between longitude 3° and 15°.