JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 334

1,666.

Mediterranean vegetation is described as xerophytic because it?

A.

requries abundant rainfall

B.

is drought resistant

C.

is heat tolerant

D.

is luxuriant is very cold conditions

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,667.

The main effect of distance from the sea on rainfall is to reduce its?

A.

amount and seasonality

B.

amount and duration

C.

intensity and seasonality

D.

intensity and duration

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,668.

Lands and sea breeze occurs as a result of?

A.

daily variations in temperature

B.

rotation of the the earth on its axis

C.

seasonal movement of the I.T.C.Z

D.

differential heating of land amd water

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,669.

The decrease in temperature at the rate of 6.5°C for every 1,000m of ascent is termed?

A.

dry adiabatic lapse rate

B.

normal lapse rate

C.

wet adiabatic lapse rate

D.

temperature inversion

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,670.

Which of the following are associated with the lower course of a river?

A.

Gorge, rapids and waterfalls

B.

Corrasion, corrosion and attrition

C.

Floodplains, ox-bow lakes and deltas

D.

Meanders, cliff and spurs

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.