JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 327

1,631.

A major feature of the tropical continental climates is the?

A.

relatively low annual range of temperature

B.

regular and reliable rainfall

C.

excess of evaporation over rainfall

D.

excess of rainfall over evaporation

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,632.

Which of the following combinations of factors BEST explains the absence of major ocean fishing ground around tropical Africa?

A.

Hot climate and warm ocean currents

B.

Narrow comtinental shelf and unindented coastline

C.

Upwelling of deep sea water and poor plankton supply

D.

Warm seas and pollution of sea water

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,633.

Seasons are recognized with in the tropics primarily on the basis of?

A.

air masses

B.

temperature

C.

rainfall

D.

evaporation

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,634.

The circulation of ocean currents is?

A.

clockwise both in the north and southern hemispheres

B.

anti-clockwise both in the southern hemispheres

C.

anti-clockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise both in the southern hemispheres

D.

clockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise both in the southern hemispheres

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,635.

Which of the following landforms originates from aeolian erosion?

A.

Wadi

B.

Deflation hollow

C.

Sand dune

D.

Playa

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.