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 591: Soil conservation is achieved through? Options:
  A) mulching, terrace farming and tree-felling
  B) sensible tillage, tree-felling and bush burning
  C) scientific farming, crop rotation and bush buring
  D) sensible tillage, crop rotation and mulching
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 592:

  The wind which blows across the Atlantic Ocean towards the coast of Nigeria and is responsible for rainy season is known as?

  Options:
  A) Equatorial Easterlies
  B) Land and sea breeze
  C) Tropical continental airmass
  D) Tropical maritime airmass
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 593:

  Which of the following is not a proof to show that the earth is spherical in shape?

  Options:
  A) sunrise and sunset
  B) ships visibility
  C) lunar eclipse
  D) twilight and dawn
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 594:

  

  The area shaded receives little rainfall because

  Options:
  A) the coastal strip is narrow
  B) the area offshore is washed by a cool current
  C) it lies on the windward side of the Andes
  D) the area off-shore is washed by a warm current
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 595: Improved agricultural production in Cote d'Ivoire is due mainly to? Options:
  A) abundant and reliable rainfall
  B) good transportation routes
  C) availability of migrant labour
  D) good organization and effective management
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 596: The most important factor that can aid the decentralization of industries in a country is the availability of? Options:
  A) efficient inland transport
  B) alternative energy sources
  C) mobile capital
  D) local raw materials
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 597: Which of the following pairs of natural resources is most vital for the development of heavy industries? Options:
  A) Cotton and timber
  B) Gold and diamonds
  C) Iron ore and coal
  D) Natural gas and copper
  E) Bauxite and chrome ore
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 598: What is a typical farmer in the Sudan savannah of Nigeria most likely to be doing in June? Options:
  A) Clearing his land for planting
  B) Planting his main cash crop
  C) Harvesting his main cash crop
  D) Resting because he has less to do
  E) Taking part in a fishing festival
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 599: Which of the following factors has been of particular importance in promoting population growth in developing countries? Options:
  A) Rising level of industrial development
  B) Improvement in health-care delivery
  C) Increase farm yield per hectare
  D) Rising standard of education
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 600: A spring is an outlet for Options:
  A) streams in karst region
  B) rain water
  C) underground water in limestone
  D) rivers
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  The correct answer is C .