JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 341

1,701.

One of the major environmental problem facing agriculture and forestry in North America, which can be attributed to modern industrial development is?

A.

frost damage

B.

water pollution

C.

accellerated erosion

D.

acid rain

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,702.

The state of equilibrium reached by the vegetation of an area when it is left undisturbed for along period of time is called its?

A.

climax

B.

ecosystem

C.

food chain

D.

tropical level

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,703.

One of the soil- related problems of irrigation in the savannah region is increasing?

A.

salinization

B.

erosion

C.

desiccation

D.

exhaustion

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,704.

The most critical cause of desertification in Nigeria is?

A.

excessively high temperatures

B.

extremely low rainfall

C.

environment pollution

D.

excessive pressure of land use

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,705.

The main process of soil formation in the cool temperate continental grasslands of the world is?

A.

calcification

B.

salinization

C.

ferrallitization

D.

podzolization

E.

no option indicated

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.