JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 248

1,236.

The two primary causes of ocean currents are?

A.

differential algae development and sunlight penetration

B.

differential salinity and temperature variation

C.

variation in evaporation and coral development

D.

location of settlements and sea-level pressure

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,237.

Soil texture is determined primarily by?

A.

profile horizons

B.

major components

C.

particle sizes

D.

nutrient status

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,238.

A piece of evidence that confirms that the earth is spherical is the?

A.

standard time

B.

solar system

C.

earth's orbit

D.

moon's eclipse

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,239.

The weight of water vapour contained in a given volume of air is referred to as?

A.

absolute humidity

B.

specific humidity

C.

relative humidity

D.

vapour pressure

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,240.

The two potent human factors that destabilize ecosystems are?

A.

afforestation and logging

B.

monocropping and reforestation

C.

reforestation and mining

D.

monocropping and mining

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.