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 2511: The most critical element in an ecosystem is the? Options:
  A) number of species within the system
  B) area covered by the system
  C) energy flow within the system
  D) rate of growth of species within the system
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2512:

  

  The condition that promotes the formation of these soils is

  Options:
  A) distinct wet and dry season
  B) dense tropical rain forest
  C) extensive savannah grassland
  D) dense rural plantation
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2513: Which of the following characteristics clearly distinguishes a mature soil from a juvenile one? Options:
  A) Sand fraction greater than 50%
  B) Low nitrogen content
  C) Well-developed profile
  D) Soil pH-value of approximately 6.5
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2514: The main factor influencing the location of manufacturing industries in West Africa is? Options:
  A) good transportation network
  B) rapid popultion growth
  C) adequate physical development
  D) nearness to raw materials
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2515: The two most important factors influencing the evolution of a climax vegetation are? Options:
  A) soil and topography
  B) soil and time
  C) climate and time
  D) climate and topography
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2516: The main mineral composition of lateritic soils are? Options:
  A) sodium and nickel
  B) magnesium and zinc
  C) potassium and calcium
  D) iron and aluminium
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2517: A ship's radioed message on the high sea at 5.45pm was heard at Abidjan(5°W) at 11.15a.m on the same day.Find the position of the ship Options:
  A) 90E°
  B) 92° 30'E
  C) 95°E
  D) 97° 30'E
  E) 100°E
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2518: The level of development of the soil profile is determined by? Options:
  A) climate
  B) time
  C) parent material
  D) organic matter
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2519:

  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 2520:

  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 .