JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 40

196.

Use the information on country Y below to answer the question that follows:
Land area = 200,000km\(^2\)
Population = 10,000,000.


calculate the population density of country Y

A.

50 persons per km\(^2\)

B.

2000 persons per km\(^2\)

C.

200 persons per km\(^2\)

D.

20 persons per km\(^2\)

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

197.

Which of the following is best defined as the movement of people from one geographical area to another involving permanent or temporary residence or settlement?

A.

Transportation

B.

Civilization

C.

Migration

D.

urbanization

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

198.

The following are advantages of overpopulation except?

A.

Quick information dissemination

B.

Socialization

C.

Large labour

D.

Insufficient food

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

199.

The following are seaports used in the North Atlantic sea route except

A.

Lagos-Hamburg

B.

Lagos-New york

C.

Lagos-Rotterdam

D.

Lagos-Southampton

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

200.

______ is a surveying instrument used for measuring the angles of ground slopes

A.

The optical square

B.

The watkin's clinometer

C.

The offset staff

D.

The gunter's chain

Correct answer is B

The watkin's clinometer is used to measure the angles of ground slopes