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 2271: Which of the following BEST explains why the Ganges Delta accounts for the world's largest production of jute? Options:
  A) availability of water for irrigation
  B) nearness to the equator
  C) Monsoon climate and deep rich soil
  D) large population enaged in agriculture
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2272: Which of the following is NOT applicable when describing desert soils? Options:
  A) High acidity
  B) Poorly developed horizons
  C) Shallow depths
  D) High alkalinity
  E) Coarse texture
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2273:

  

  The length of River Tere from the edge of the map to the confluence with River Epe is approximately

  Options:
  A) 3.70km
  B) 4.70km
  C) 5.70km
  D) 6,70km
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2274:

  Which of the following is not most suitable in chain survey?

  Options:
  A) irregular slopes
  B) rocky environments
  C) embarkment areas
  D) plain topography
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2275: Soils with well developed profiles formed mainly under the influence of the regional climate and vegetation are said to be Options:
  A) azonal
  B) zonal
  C) intrazonal
  D) colluvial
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2276:

  Arrange the following scales in ascending order: 1:50,000, 1:200,000, 1:200, 1:300,000

  Options:
  A) 1:200,1:50,000,1:200,000, 1:300,000
  B) 1:300,000,1:200,000,1:50,000,1:200
  C) 1:50,000, 1:200,000,1:300,000, 1:200
  D) 1:300,000, 1:200, 1:50,000, 1:200,000
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2277:

  The benefits of international trade to developing nations include the following except

  Options:
  A) Encourages specialisation in production
  B) Encourages healthy competition
  C) Strains international trade relation
  D) Enables nations to move from subsistence to mechanized economy
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2278: The fertility of the soil in a typical tropical rainforest is maintained by the? Options:
  A) abundant sunshine and rainfall
  B) wide variety of animals
  C) abundant supply of litter
  D) relatively cool micro-climate
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2279: Which of the crops listed below is BEST suited to the following condition? 1. Well-drained soil 2. High humidity 3. Average monthly temperature of 18°C 4.Annual rainfall of between 1500 and 1700mm. Options:
  A) Cocoa
  B) Sugar
  C) Sisal
  D) Tea
  E) Oil Palm
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 2280:

  

  The ground distance along the river from the confluence of Rivers Obe and Opi to the bridge across River Obe is 5.5kilometres. What is the scale of the map in Representative Fraction?

  Options:
  A) 1:10,000
  B) 1:50,000
  C) 1:100,000
  D) 1:500,000
  E) 1:1,000,000
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  The correct answer is E .