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 301: Which of the following is the major factor responsible for Japan's unparallelled industrial growth in the last few decades? Options:
  A) Availability of abundant hydrelectricity
  B) Japan's proximity to mainland Asia
  C) Japan's large population
  D) Technological proficiency
  E) Availability of abundant coal and petroleum
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 302:

  

  Use the map to answer the following question:

  One important area for gold is

  Options:
  A) Burutu
  B) Jos
  C) Ilesha
  D) Ughelli
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 303:

  If the scale of two maps are (a;1:100,000 and b;1:400,000) what is the ground distance if the distance between two towns on the maps is 10cm

  Options:
  A) 10km, 40km
  B) 5km, 20km
  C) 2.5km, 10km
  D) 20km, 80km
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 304:

  The lowest partin the soil profile is known as?

  Options:
  A) top soil
  B) sub soil
  C) parent materials
  D) bedrock
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 305: A soccer match which began at 1800 hours GMT at town Son longitude 90°W was telecast live to an audience in town T on longitude 15°E. The local times in towns S and T were respectively? Options:
  A) 12 noon and 7 p.m
  B) 12 midnight and 7.a.m
  C) 12 midnight and 7.p.m
  D) 12 noon and 7 a.m
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 306:

  If the scale of two maps are (a;1:100,000 and b;1:400,000) what is the ground distance if the distance between two towns on the maps is 10cm?

  Options:
  A) 10km, 40km
  B) 5km, 20km
  C) 2.5km, 10km
  D) 20km, 80km
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 307: The map of a farm on scale 1 : 50 000 measures 10.2cm by 12.6cm. The actual area of the farm to the nearest km² is? Options:
  A) 30
  B) 31
  C) 32
  D) 33
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 308: The most suitable statistical diagram to show spatial distribution of population is Options:
  A) Dot map
  B) Pie Chart
  C) Divided circle
  D) Line graph
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 309: Name the most important industrial mineral of Ghana Options:
  A) Diamond
  B) Bauxite
  C) Manganese
  D) Gold
  E) Aluminium
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 310: The global decline in the use of coal as a source of energy is due to the? Options:
  A) increase in nuclear and water power generation
  B) increase in underground mining accidents
  C) availability of cheaper and cleaner energy sources
  D) decline of the iron and steel industry
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  The correct answer is C .