JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 32

156.

Which of the following is a sedimentary rock.

A.

Graphite

B.

shale

C.

marble

D.

schist

Correct answer is B

Shale is a type of sedimentary rock formed from and that is a mix of flakes of clay minerals and tiny fragments of other minerals.

157.

The human activity that can improve composition of the atmosphere is

A.

Use of chemicals

B.

Land reclamation

C.

Mining and Construction works

D.

Cutting down of trees

Correct answer is A

The use of some certain chemicals will significantly improve the composition of the atmosphere.

158.

The following are volcanic mountains except

A.

Cotopaxi of Ecuador

B.

Midcrop of Sumatra

C.

Fuji of Japan

D.

Monadnock of USA

Correct answer is D

Volcanic mountains are formed from volcanoes. Examples are the cotopaxi, fuji mountains, midcrop of sumatra mountains and the moyon of philippine

159.

Which of the following gives the correct full meaning of G.I.S?

A.

Geographic Internet Solution

B.

Geographic Internet System

C.

Geographic Information Spread

D.

Geographic Information System

Correct answer is D

G.I.S means Geographic Information System

160.

An important mineral deposit in south Africa which has attracted a large number of white settler is?

A.

Iron in Durban

B.

Copper in Cape Town

C.

Gold in Witwatersrand

D.

Aluminium in Johannessburg

Correct answer is C

Africa leads the whole world in the production of gold. South Africa is the largest producer of gold.