JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 185

921.

The phenomenon of change in direction of wave fronts as the approach the sea shore is known as a?

A.

wave refraction

B.

tidal wave movement

C.

wave drifting

D.

retrogradation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

922.

An ox-bow lake is usually located in a?

A.

volcanic crater

B.

karst valley

C.

river valley

D.

desert oasis

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

923.

Rocks that are composed of particles derived previously existing rocks are referred to as?

A.

Metamorphic rocks

B.

intrusive igneous rocks

C.

sedimentary rocks

D.

extrusive igneous rocks

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

924.

Rock pedestals are most likely to found in?

A.

regions where river erosion has taken place

B.

arid areas where wind abrasion has modified rocks of reisitance

C.

region where wave hydraulic action has taken ace

D.

arid area where wond deflation has scooped out the suraface

E.

region where a river has disposited a large load of sediments

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

925.

The presence of gorges in the upper section of rivers is due to the fact that?

A.

The presence of gorges in the upper section of rivers is due to the fact that?

B.

the volume of the river is small

C.

hanging valleys join the main valley as waterfalls to cause the gorges

D.

the upper course has has a steep gradient

E.

the water contains chemicals which dissolve the rocks

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.