JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 227

1,131.

When there is a remarkable difference between the data taken from the dry bulb and the wet bulb thermometer, it implies that?

A.

there is little water vapour inthe air

B.

there is great cloudness

C.

the atmosphere is stable

D.

evaporation is no longer taking place

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,132.

When the temperature at sea level is 10°C, what is the temperature of the air at a height of 2000 metres above sea level?

A.

11.2°C

B.

13.2°C

C.

5.8°C

D.

8.8°C

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,133.

The column of ocean water moving from a low to a high latitude is described as a?

A.

cold ocean current

B.

warm ocean current

C.

costal tidal wave

D.

cool ocean current

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,134.

A prominent erosional landform of wind action is a?

A.

seif

B.

barchan

C.

playa

D.

yardang

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,135.

The main composition of coal is?

A.

carbon

B.

iron

C.

clay

D.

quartz

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.