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 1761:

  Identify the pair of forces/processes which may be responsible for the formation of rift valleys

  1. Centrifugal 2. Erosional 3. Compressional 4. Magnetic 5. Faulting.

  Options:
  A) 1 and 5
  B) 2 and 3
  C) 3 and 4
  D) 3 and 5
  E) 1 and 3
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1762: The Stevenson's screen is raised about one metre above the ground in order to avoid? Options:
  A) rain drops entering it
  B) the influence of strong winds
  C) the effects of nearby trees
  D) the heat from the ground
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1763: Which of the following is the primary stage in the formation of an ox-bow lake? Options:
  A) Cataract
  B) Meander
  C) Gorge
  D) Delta
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1764:

  

  Limestone can be identified within the area marked

  Options:
  A) N
  B) M
  C) K
  D) L
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1765:

  What is the process of lowering and levelling of the earth surface by gradual breaking and wearing away of such earth's surfaces.

  Options:
  A) Weathering
  B) Denudation
  C) Relief
  D) Mass wasting
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1766: Sedimentary rocks are distinguished from other rocks by their? Options:
  A) strata
  B) joints
  C) compact nature
  D) crystalline nature
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1767: Why are the major Africa rivers of limited value for transportation? Options:
  A) The river courses are too narrow for vessels
  B) Rail transport is cheaper than water transport
  C) The rivers flow through sparsely populated areas
  D) The rivers channels interrupted by rapids, falls and sandbars
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1768: Recent growth in manufacturing sector of the Nigerian economy has been mostly associated with the? Options:
  A) growth of the petroleum industry
  B) increase in communication networks
  C) increase in agricultural divesification
  D) growth of the iron and steel industry
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1769: Which of the following winds is responsible for the dry season in Nigeria? Options:
  A) Tropical maritime airmass
  B) Tropical continental airmass
  C) Equatorial easterlies
  D) Harmattan
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1770:

  The high cost of lumbering operations in tropical forest is mainly due to?

  Options:
  A) Shortage of labour
  B) Absence of many rivers
  C) Absence of pure stands of trees
  D) low quality of available timber
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  The correct answer is C .