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 41: Volcanoes are considered a natural resource because of all but one of the following reason Options:
  A) mountainous landscape of volcanic origin have more scenic beauty
  B) most volcanic soils yield fertile soils
  C) intrusive volcanoes somtimes contains economic minerals
  D) volocanic explosion helps control world population
  E) most volcanic rocks are good sources of structural materials like building stones
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 42: Inter-regional trade in Nigeria has mostly been promoted by the fact that? Options:
  A) different regions have different ethnic groups
  B) there is improved inter-regional transportation
  C) different regions produced different commodites
  D) there is improved internal security
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 43: The predominant type of agriculture in the eastern part the source of the raw material is? Options:
  A) plantation agriculture
  B) mixed farming
  C) citrus cultivation
  D) Cattle ranching
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 44: The major areas of mixed farming in the world are also areas of? Options:
  A) sparse population with low arable crop productions
  B) dense population with a high percentage of farms
  C) dense population and a large number of urban centres
  D) sparse population and dispersed rural settlements
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 45: which of the following instruments is used to measure wind Speed Options:
  A) thermometer
  B) barometer
  C) hygrometer
  D) anemometer
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 46: What is the bearing of Q from P, if Q lies NNW from P? Options:
  A) 67.5°
  B) 157.5°
  C) 247.5°
  D) 337.5°
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 47:

  In a combined maximum and minimum thermometer, the difference between the hottest and coldest daily temperature for that day gives the

  Options:
  A) Diurnal range of temperature
  B) Mean daily temperature
  C) Minimum daily temperature
  D) Maximum daily temperature
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 48: The population pyramid for a developed country has a narrow base which indicates?` Options:
  A) low birth rate
  B) high birth rate
  C) more females than males
  D) high fertility ratio
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 49: One adverse consequence of rapid urbanization in Nigeria is? Options:
  A) increased infant mortality due to neglect
  B) the decline in food imports
  C) the growth of slums
  D) the deterioration of city transport sytems
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 50:

  In a combined maximum and minimum thermometer, the difference between the hottest and coldest daily temperature for that day gives the

  Options:
  A) Diurnal range of temperature
  B) Mean daily temperature
  C) Minimum daily temperature
  D) Maximum daily temperature
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  The correct answer is A .