JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 270

1,346.

The process whereby water changes from liquid to gaseous state is called?

A.

freezing

B.

condensation

C.

evaporation

D.

sublimation

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,347.

In a ecosystem, bacteria and some other microscopic organisms are best described as?

A.

secondary consumers

B.

major decomposers

C.

primary decomposers

D.

primary consumers

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,348.

The process by which organic matter is decomposed and synthesized to form part of the soil is known as?

A.

humification

B.

mineralization

C.

laterization

D.

nitrification

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,349.

The mass of air whose isobars form a circular shape, with low pressure in the centre and increasing towards the outside, is known as?

A.

hurricane

B.

typhoon

C.

harmathan

D.

cyclone

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,350.

Which of these hazards would most likely result directly from deforestation?

A.

Water pollution

B.

Soil erosion

C.

Mass wasting

D.

Drought

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.