JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 26

126.

Which of the following is an effect of the earth's revolution?

A.

Day and night

B.

It determines a year

C.

Dawn and Twilight

D.

Apparent Sunrise and sunset

Correct answer is B

The time taken by the earth to move round the sun(i.e complete its orbit) is fixed at 365(1/4) days which makes up a year

127.

What is the process of lowering and levelling of the earth surface by gradual breaking and wearing away of such earth's surfaces.

A.

Weathering

B.

Denudation

C.

Relief

D.

Mass wasting

Correct answer is B

Dendation involves breaking of the earth's surface hence levelling such surface through agents such as water, wind etc.

128.

________is the failure of the end point of a closed traverse to fall exactly on the point of origin of the transverse

A.

Error of compass

B.

Traverse error

C.

Error of closure

D.

Field error

Correct answer is C

Error of closure is the failure of the end point of a closed traverse to fall exactly on the point of origin of the transverse. This error can only be known when the field details are plotted

129.

One of the following surveying instruments is used to set out lines at right angles to the main chain line

A.

Optical square

B.

Station pegs

C.

Offset staff

D.

Steel Band

Correct answer is A

Using either the mirror method or the prism square method, the optical square is used to mark out lines at right angles to the main chain line.

130.

One of the following is not a problem involved in harnessing solar energy?

A.

Poor technological know-how

B.

Adequacy of capital

C.

Unreliability

D.

Fear of competition with established energy sources

Correct answer is B

High cost of harnessing solar energy is a problem while adequacy of capital isn't