JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 44

216.

Which of the following is not a proof of the earth's sphericity?

A.

The circular horizon

B.

deflection of winds

C.

ship's visibilty

D.

circumnavigation of the earth

Correct answer is B

The deflection of winds is an effect of the earth's rotation and it does not prove the earth's sphericity

217.

Which of the following is not a measure of environmental control?

A.

Preservation

B.

Stabilization

C.

Degradation

D.

Afforestation

Correct answer is C

Degradation refers to the lowering of a fluvial surface, such as a floodplain or streambed, through erosional processes

218.

Interdependence within the ecosystem can best be interpreted to mean that components of the ecosystem

A.

pray on one another

B.

harm one another

C.

regulate one another

D.

interact with one another

Correct answer is D

Interdependence with the ecosystem means the interaction which exist between the biotic and abiotic components of the ecosystem

219.

Which of the following statements is right?

A.

In West Africa, colonial masters encouraged plantation agriculture

B.

In West Africa, plantation are on fertile lowlands

C.

In East Africa, management of plantations is less efficient than in West Africa,

D.

In East Africa, uniformity of climate has made for limited variety of crops

Correct answer is B

The only correct statement is that in West Africa, plantation are on fertile lowlands. All other statements are false

220.

Which of the following important fruits is produced in North-West Africa?

A.

Pineapples

B.

Tangerines

C.

Pears

D.

Vine

Correct answer is B

Tangerines are produced in North-west Africa