JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 304

1,516.

The world's principal fishing regions are located on continental shelves where?

A.

there are no noticeable ocean currents meet

B.

there are cold ocean currents

C.

there are no warm ocean currents

D.

cold and warm currents meet

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,517.

When a river capture occurs, the beheaded stream is called the?

A.

pirate

B.

gap

C.

elbow

D.

misfit

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,519.

The sequence of events that best describes the formation of sandstone is?

A.

dissolution, denudation and consolidation

B.

extrusion, denudation and deposition

C.

intrusion, granulation and consolidation

D.

deposition, consolidation and cementation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,520.

The rock type is not likely to produce rich agricultural soil after weathering is?

A.

volcanic rock

B.

granite rock

C.

graphite

D.

limestone

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.