JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 339

1,691.

The movement of some industries from Europe to South East Asia in recent times is due mainly to?

A.

lower production costs in South East Asia

B.

high land values in Europe

C.

declining labour productivity in Europe

D.

availability of cheap raw materials in South East Asia

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,692.

Which of the following groups of products is transported in large quantities on the st. Lawrence Great Lakes Waterways?

A.

Wheat, iron ore and bananas

B.

Wheat, iron ore and crude oil

C.

Iron ore, bauxite and cattle

D.

Crude oil, wheat and cotton

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,693.

A good overland transportation system promotes economic development because it?

A.

fosters interregational trade

B.

reduces depreciation of motor vehicles

C.

reduces fuel consumption

D.

provides employment for drivers

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,694.

Which of these sets of features enhance the nucleation of settlements?

A.

Route intersections and wet points

B.

Fertile broad plains and natural harbours

C.

Narrow valleys and rugged highlands harbours

D.

Dissected plains and route intersections

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,695.

Which of the following group of settlements is arranged in order of increasing size?

A.

Village, hamlet, city, town, megalopolis, conurbation

B.

Hamlet, village, town, city, megalopolis, conurbation

C.

Hamlet village, town, city, conurbation, megaloplis

D.

Hamlet, village, city, conurbation, town, megaloplis

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.