JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 140

696.

Which of the following groups of activities are most likely to be important in this area?

A.

Animal husbandry and mining

B.

Trade and commerce

C.

Mining and commerce

D.

Arable farming and lumbering

E.

Lumbering and mining

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

697.

Which of the following pairs best accounts for the importance of Ere? 1. Road junction. 2. Industries 3. Commerce 4. River Ere.

A.

1 and 3

B.

3 and 4

C.

1 and 4

D.

2 and 3

E.

2 and 4

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

698.

The scarcity of settlements on the eastern half of the area is probably due to

A.

Absence of roads

B.

Scarcity of surface water

C.

Rough topography

D.

Swampy land surface

E.

Insect pests

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

699.

Which of the following phrases best describes the entire area on the right bank of River Ere?

A.

A dissected upland

B.

A dissected plateau

C.

A glaciated mountain

D.

An undulating land

E.

A scarp land

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

700.

What is the most likely cause for the paucity of surface streams on the eastern half of the area?

A.

No rainfall

B.

Rugged topography

C.

Flat terrain

D.

Poor vegetation

E.

Nature of the rocks

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.