JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 4

16.

Quartz, fieldspar and mica are three principal mineral that can easily be seen in

A.

limestone

B.

basalt

C.

coal

D.

granite

Correct answer is D

Granite is an example of heterogenous rock that contains a mixture of the minerals quartz, mica and fieldspar and is variable in colour

17.

A block mountain is formed as a result of

A.

fission

B.

vulcanisity

C.

differential erosion

D.

faulting

Correct answer is D

Block mountains are formed as a result of lateral or vertical earth movement. They are also formed when the earth cracks due to faulting. Faulting may result from tensional forces or compressional forces.

18.

What is the temperature around an aeroplane flying at an altitude of 4000metres if the temperature on the earth's surface is \(40ºc\)?

A.

\(14^0C\)

B.

\(66^0C\)

C.

\(26^0C\)

D.

(\12^0C\)

Correct answer is A

Lapse rate is simply described as 0.65°C per 100m of ascent or 6.5ºC per 1000m of ascent. Therefore 4000m of ascent= 6.5ºC x 4000m/1000m=26.0ºC Then, the temperature around the aeroplane is = 40ºC - 26ºC = 14°C

19.

The major crop grown in the El juf Basin of Mali is

A.

Cotton

B.

cashew

C.

cocoa

D.

coffee

Correct answer is A

Agriculture is the dominant economic sector in the country of Mali. In El-Djoul basin, cotton production is very commonly practiced

20.

Barchan dunes move

A.

at right angle to the prevailing wind

B.

in the same direction as the prevailing winds

C.

in the same direction as the prevailing winds

D.

in a circular direction

Correct answer is A

A barchan is a cresentic or moon-shaped structure. A barchan is formed when an obstacle like rocks impedes or prevents the movement of wind