JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 289

1,441.

The sudd region has been highly valued for its?

A.

biodiversity

B.

large-scale irrigation project

C.

fishing industry

D.

mineral deposits

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,442.

Kano is a major population centre in Nigeria because of its?

A.

early religious and economic significance

B.

conducive climate for groundnut production

C.

large population of Hausa-speaking indigenes

D.

early industries development

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,443.

The annual rainfall along the coast of Kenya is less than expected for an equatorial region because of the?

A.

subsidence of airmasses

B.

configuration of the coastline

C.

presence of a cold current

D.

high altitude of the area

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,444.

If a station M is due west of station N, the bearing of M, from N is?

A.

180°

B.

90°

C.

360°

D.

270°

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,445.

In surveying, the prismatic compass can be used to?

A.

measure the inclination of features

B.

measure accurarely the height of points

C.

measure horizontal distances

D.

obtain bearing of features

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.