JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 350

1,746.

Which of the following is the cause of south-westerly and north-easterly directions of the winds in the northern tropics?

A.

The rotation of the earth

B.

The revolution of the earth

C.

The differences in air pressure

D.

The size of the landmass

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,747.

Ocean currents are caused mainly by?

A.

the rotation of the earth

B.

the amount of evaporation from the oceans

C.

prvailing surfaces winds

D.

the shape of the ocean

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,748.

Petroleum is usually abundant in?

A.

anticlinal structures of sedimentary rocks

B.

intrusive igenous rocks

C.

synclinal structures of sedimentary rocks

D.

anticlinal structures associated with igenous rocks

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,749.

The four basic components of the physical environment are?

A.

atmospere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere

B.

thermosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere

C.

atmosphere, lacolith, hydrosphere and biosphere

D.

atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and ecosystem

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,750.

If the deadline given Iraq expired at 7.p.m (ET) on 15th January, 1991 in New York, USA(Longitude75°W), at what time did it expire in Baghdad (Longitude 45°E)?

A.

8pm, 15th January

B.

9pm, 15th January

C.

12 mid-night, 15th January

D.

3am, 16th January

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.