JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 345

1,721.

The soil type which favors the growth of cotton in Northern Nigeria is?

A.

well drained sandy loam

B.

well drained dark clay loam

C.

light, loose sandy soils

D.

dark, hydromorphic soils

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,722.

Two areas of very sparse population in Nigeria are?

A.

the Niger Delta and parts of Niger State

B.

Kano and parts of Borno State

C.

Ibadan and parts of Sokoto State

D.

Osun State and parts of Borno State

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,723.

Which of the following is the major obstacle to cattle rearing in parts of Anambra and Abia States?

A.

High population density in the region

B.

Non availability of labour

C.

Shortage of land

D.

High incidence of tsetse fly infestation

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,724.

Two main determinants of the spatial distribution of agricultural crops in Nigeria are?

A.

climate and soil

B.

temperature and soil

C.

rainfall and air pressure

D.

air pressure and soil fertility

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,725.

Which of the following factors accounts for large-scale fishing off the east coast of Canada?

A.

High technological development

B.

Abundance of plankton

C.

Presence of cold ocean water

D.

Presence of warm currents

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.