JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 342

1,706.

The fertility of the soil in a typical tropical rainforest is maintained by the?

A.

abundant sunshine and rainfall

B.

wide variety of animals

C.

abundant supply of litter

D.

relatively cool micro-climate

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,707.

A tree unique to the tropical Monsoon climate is the?

A.

fir

B.

oil palm

C.

teak

D.

encalyptus

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,708.

In which of the following types of vegetation would broad-leaved evergreen, lianas and epiphytyes be commonly found?

A.

Deciduous woodland

B.

Chaparral

C.

Tropical rainforest

D.

Boral forest

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,709.

Which of the following produces a continuous record of atmospheric pressure?

A.

Mercury barometer

B.

Barometer

C.

Aneroid barometer

D.

Altimeter

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,710.

The difference in the readings on the dry and wet bulb thermometers is used to determine?

A.

atmospheric pressure

B.

range of temperature

C.

evaportraspriation

D.

relative humidity

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.