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 541:

  The group of hardwoods that are suitable for railway sleepers in Nigeria is

  Options:
  A) pine, fir and mahogamy
  B) mahogamy, obeche and iroko
  C) gmelina, teak and spruce
  D) obeche, mahogamy and pine
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 542:

  

  The figure above shows a desert landform. Which of the following wind direction is likely to have been responsible for its formation?

  Options:
  A) 1
  B) 2
  C) 3
  D) 4
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 543: Which of the following countries of Africa has little or no potential for hydro-electricity generation ? Options:
  A) Sudan
  B) Mozambique
  C) Mauritania
  D) Liberia
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 544: Which of the following provides the best location for a bakery? Options:
  A) Near a regular source of flour
  B) In an area of cheap labour
  C) Near a large market for bread
  D) Near a source of good clean water
  E) Near a regular source of electricity
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 545:
  

  The least of all the pollutants in the atmosphere is

  Options:
  A) hydro-carbons
  B) nitrogen oxides
  C) particulates
  D) sulphur oxides
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 546:

  The process by which organic matter is decomposed and synthesized to form part of the soil is known as

  Options:
  A) mineralization
  B) nitrification
  C) humification
  D) laterization
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 547:

  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 548: A common problem of the land-locked states of Africa is that? Options:
  A) they have the least developed internal transport network
  B) they are the poorest countries of Africa
  C) imported goods cost twice their normal prices
  D) they are dependent on the coastal neighbours for access to the sea
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 549:

  The following are seaports used in the North Atlantic sea route except?

  Options:
  A) Lagos-Antwerp
  B) Lagos-Montreal
  C) Lagos-Southampton
  D) Lagos-Rotterdam
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 550: An extensive fertile plain with a relatively low population will most likely be characterized by Options:
  A) great conurbations
  B) linear, rural settlements
  C) nucleated urban settlements
  D) scattered rural settlements
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  The correct answer is D .