JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 55

271.

The following are advantages of overpopulation except

A.

Quick information dissemination

B.

Effective planning

C.

Large labour

D.

Insufficient food

Correct answer is D

Insufficient food is a disadvantage of overpopulation because as a result of the high influx of people into an area, there will not be sufficient food to cater for the high population which leads to food shortage, especially in developing countries

272.

The height at point P is about

A.

275m

B.

300m

C.

375m

D.

450m

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

273.

The highest lands in Nigeria are found on the

A.

Mambilla Plateau

B.

Western Highland

C.

Oban Hills

D.

North Central Plateau

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

274.

Which is simplest method of rapid distance measurement in surveying?

A.

Tape measurement

B.

Compass measurement

C.

Pacing I

D.

Chaining

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

275.

A river that enters the sea at a gently inclined costal plain where tidal waves are weak will most likely develop into a

A.

lagoon

B.

knickpoint

C.

delta

D.

platform

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.