JAMB Geography Past Questions & Answers - Page 77

381.

What type of climate has the station___________

A.

Cool Temperature

B.

Warm temperature

C.

Mediterranean

D.

Cold temperature

Correct answer is A

Climate is the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.

382.

Lines joining places with same mean annual rainfall are called___________

A.

isohyets

B.

isohels

C.

isohalines

D.

isotherms

Correct answer is A

Isohyet is a line joining places having the same mean annual rainfall

383.

When the moon comes in between the earth and the sun________

A.

eclipse of the moon occurs

B.

a solar eclipse occurs

C.

the length of the day varies

D.

the length of the day increases

Correct answer is B

An eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs when an astronomical object is temporarily obscured, either by passing into the shadow of another body or by having another body pass between it and the viewer. solar eclipse is a kind of eclipse that occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the earth, and when the moon fully or partially blocks the sun from sending light rays to the earth.

384.

A well will always contain water if its dug_________

A.

Below the Earth's basin

B.

To reach sand bearing water

C.

Above the water table

D.

Below the water table

Correct answer is B

The sans bearing water or the acquifier is a body of permeable rock which can contain or transmit water. The body (acquifier) is generally a rock with permeability and porosity. They can hold water and provide sufficient rate. If a well is drilled, one does not always get water unless the acquifier is reached

385.

'It is a port that specializes in receiving and redistributing goods to the neighboring countries'. Which of the following ports is described in the preceding statement?

A.

Ferry port

B.

outport

C.

Entreport

D.

River port

Correct answer is C

An entreport is a port where merchandise may be imported,stored or traded, usually to be exported again