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JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 3

11.

The dam which is not used in Gezira is the

A.

Aswan

B.

Jebal Azula

C.

Jebal Azula

D.

Sennar

Correct answer is C

Jebal Azula is a dam which is not used in Gezira scheme

12.

The difference in time between two longitudes is approximately

A.

15 hours

B.

4 hours

C.

40 minutes

D.

4 minutes

Correct answer is D

The Earth is divided into 360 degrees of longitude, so every degree of longitude is equal to 4 minutes of time. This is because there are 24 hours in a day and 360 divided by 24 is 15. Therefore, the difference in time between two longitudes is approximately 4 minutes. The other options are incorrect.

13.

Quartz, fieldspar and mica are three principal mineral that can easily be seen in

A.

limestone

B.

basalt

C.

coal

D.

granite

Correct answer is D

Granite is an example of heterogenous rock that contains a mixture of the minerals quartz, mica and fieldspar and is variable in colour

14.

A block mountain is formed as a result of

A.

fission

B.

vulcanisity

C.

differential erosion

D.

faulting

Correct answer is D

Block mountains are formed as a result of lateral or vertical earth movement. They are also formed when the earth cracks due to faulting. Faulting may result from tensional forces or compressional forces.

15.

What is the temperature around an aeroplane flying at an altitude of 4000metres if the temperature on the earth's surface is 40ºc?

A.

14^0C

B.

66^0C

C.

26^0C

D.

(\12^0C\)

Correct answer is A

Lapse rate is simply described as 0.65°C per 100m of ascent or 6.5ºC per 1000m of ascent. Therefore 4000m of ascent= 6.5ºC x 4000m/1000m=26.0ºC Then, the temperature around the aeroplane is = 40ºC - 26ºC = 14°C