Geography Exam Past Questions and Answers | JAMB, WAEC and NECO

Geography is the study of the Earth's landscapes, features, inhabitants, and natural phenomena. It aims to understand the locations of various elements, the reasons for their presence, and how they evolve and transform over time.

• Question 1621: One of the following indicates why the best fishing grounds of the world are located in mid-temperate latitudes Options:
  A) There is abundant food for fish
  B) the climate is suitable
  C) an extensive continental shelf exists
  D) the coincidence of A,B and C
  E) Man rarely tampers with fish in these areas
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1622: The most important factors that have promoted urbanization in Africa during the 20th century are? Options:
  A) industrial development, decolonization and modern transport development
  B) modern transport development, commerce and industrialization
  C) trade, improved rural conditions and industrialization
  D) decolonization, poor rural conditions and commercialization
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1623: The rapid growth of cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Yokohama in Japan can be attributed to? Options:
  A) the increase in international trade
  B) immgration from neighouring countries
  C) the rejection of family planning methods
  D) large-scale industrialization
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1624: The Ruhr valley of West Germany is noted for Options:
  A) iron and steel industries
  B) food and drink industries
  C) raw materials processing industries
  D) building and construction industries
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1625: Which of the following countries accounts for nearly 50% of the world's output of newsprint? Options:
  A) Canada
  B) USA
  C) USSR
  D) Finland
  E) Norway
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1626: the degree of saltiness or concentration of salt solution in oceans or seas is referred to as ----- Options:
  A) ocean deep
  B) ocean ridge
  C) deep sea plain
  D) salinity of the ocean
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1627:

  Use the map below to answer the question. The most important minerals found in the area marked X are

  Options:
  A) Lead and Zinc
  B) Tin and columbite
  C) Galena and Tantalite
  D) Iron ore and thorium
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1628:

  Which of the following is a problem of landlocked countries

  Options:
  A) Security of goods
  B) Political stability
  C) Low freight cost
  D) Political dependence
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1629: The difference in the readings on the dry and wet bulb thermometers is used to determine? Options:
  A) atmospheric pressure
  B) range of temperature
  C) evaportraspriation
  D) relative humidity
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1630: Mixed farming implies Options:
  A) growing crops and rearing animals on a given land area
  B) keeping poultry and rearing pigs on one and the same farm
  C) growing grains and root crops on the same piece of land
  D) mixed cultivation of wheat, barley, and oats
  E) intercropping of yam, cassava and maize
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  The correct answer is A .