JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 255

1,271.

The direction of flow of ocean currents is determined mainly by the?

A.

prevailing winds and the rotation of the earth

B.

salinity of the ocean and the amount of freshwater inflow

C.

rotation of the earth and land and sea breezes

D.

shape of the continental and the temperature of the continental interior

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,272.

The instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure is?

A.

a thermometer

B.

a wind vane

C.

an anemometer

D.

a barmometer

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,273.

A manager o f pulp and paper factory would prefer wood from?

A.

ebony

B.

spruce

C.

teak

D.

mahogany

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,274.

The two most important factors influencing the evolution of a climax vegetation are?

A.

soil and topography

B.

soil and time

C.

climate and time

D.

climate and topography

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,275.

The primary importance of nitrogen-fixing organisms in the ecosystem is that they?

A.

increase atmospheric nitrogen

B.

enrich the soil

C.

prevent soil erosion

D.

degrade the soil

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.