JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 324

1,616.

Specialized cultivation of grapes is associated with?

A.

Mediterrarean regions

B.

cool temperates climates

C.

montane climates

D.

monsoon regions

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,617.

The major areas of mixed farming in the world are also areas of?

A.

sparse population with low arable crop productions

B.

dense population with a high percentage of farms

C.

dense population and a large number of urban centres

D.

sparse population and dispersed rural settlements

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,618.

Subsistence farming is characterized by?

A.

dominance of cash crops, low capital input and dependence on simple tools

B.

dominance of food crops, small holdings anfd family labour

C.

Dependence on family labour, small holdings and market orientation

D.

Dependence on simple tools, labour intensity and high capital input

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,619.

The most important factors that have promoted urbanization in Africa during the 20th century are?

A.

industrial development, decolonization and modern transport development

B.

modern transport development, commerce and industrialization

C.

trade, improved rural conditions and industrialization

D.

decolonization, poor rural conditions and commercialization

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,620.

Dispersed rural settlements are most likely to be found in areas with?

A.

abundant agriculture land and good surface drainage

B.

limited agricultural land and poor surface drainage

C.

a large agricultural population and restricted accessibility

D.

a small agricultural population and poor surface drainage

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.