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 231:

  The Ruhr coalfield is located in

  Options:
  A) Canada
  B) Russia
  C) Germany
  D) USA
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 232: The fadama lands of the Niger/Benue trough are mostly known for the commercial production of? Options:
  A) yam and vegetables
  B) paotatoes and benni-seed
  C) rice and sugarcane
  D) maize and guinea corn
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 233:

  The highest concentration of industries in Nigeria is found in the

  Options:
  A) South-eastern zone
  B) North-central zone
  C) Western zone
  D) Mid-western zone
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 234: Which of the following is the cause of south-westerly and north-easterly directions of the winds in the northern tropics? Options:
  A) The rotation of the earth
  B) The revolution of the earth
  C) The differences in air pressure
  D) The size of the landmass
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 235:

  In surveying, the prismatic compass is used to

  Options:
  A) measure accurately, height of points
  B) obtain bearings of features
  C) measure horizontal distances
  D) measure the inclination of features
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 236: In Nigeria, continentality poses the greatest hindrance to economic development in the Options:
  A) Niger Delta
  B) Niger Benue Trough
  C) Cross River Basin
  D) Chad Basin
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 237:

  The highest category of rural settlement is the

  Options:
  A) Homestead
  B) Hut
  C) Hamlet
  D) Village
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 238: A hinterland is Options:
  A) the central part of a country
  B) an area which is far from the coast
  C) a landlocked country
  D) an area surrounding a city
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 239: By how many times will a map measuring 12cm by 7cm be enlarged to make its area 336cm²? Options:
  A) Twice
  B) Three times
  C) Four times
  D) Five times
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 240:

  _______ is the condition of the lower atmosphere of a place over a short period

  Options:
  A) Climate
  B) Weather
  C) Cloud
  D) Humidity
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  The correct answer is B .